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Being present
on a date
Skills you need to be able to succeed
B
eing present both mentally and
physically on a date can be a
struggle for some. Whether he
can’t stop talking about his high school
glory days or she’s stuck on Instagram,
being present can determine if there
will be a second date.
Put the
phone
down
▶▶“She was really bad at talking but
good at texting,” said Sam Millar,
18, of Fresno, Calif., when referring to a girl he took out who
struggled in face-to-face conversations but could chat away with her
thumbs. Avoid awkward situations
by engaging socially.
▶▶ “Engage in a conversation.
If you’re mentally present, focus on them. It’s
Focus on
easy to stop thinking
about yourself if you’re your date
talking about them,”
said Kylie Martinez, a
22-year-old human development major who was
married in December 2012.
▶▶ “Be open to having a good time,”
Ray Millar, who is studying
Be open said
computer science. “Be laid back.”
to a good Talk and focus on enjoying your
time together and there’s a good
time
chance it’ll lead to more dates in
the future.
— JOSHUA JAMIAS
The 6 B s of Car-less Dating
BIKE
Ride a bike to her
house, put her on
your handlebars
and you’re off ! Or
you could ask if
she has a bike. That
works too.
BORROW
Ask a friend for a
car. Make sure to
reimburse him for
the gas.
BIMSHEE
Bimsheeing is a
good option, but
a five-mile walk
might change
the smell of her
perfume.
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BUY
Some guys can’t
afford cars because
they are paying for
college, but start
saving money now
so you can buy one
in the future.
BLADE
Flash back to the
’90s and take her on
a rollerblading date.
Soon every girl will
want a chance to go
out with the Provo
“blader dater.”
BUM
Ask the girl if she is
willing to drive. “I
don’t mind. He can
still open the door
for me” said Jamie
Baumgartner, a junior from Littleton,
Colorado.
—MATTHEW SMITH
TWO. B Y U . E D U 11
TWO DATING SKILLS
sense
Skills you need to be able to succeed
Opt-out Options
▶▶ Tom and Summer have been on a date for a
couple hours and as they exit the record shop,
Summer apprehensively says, “Now, I think
I’m going to call it a day.”
But Tom persists, “Yeah? You want to
maybe get some dinner or something?”
Summer protests, obviously wanting to
get away from Tom, but he ignorantly doesn’t
notice and continues pressuring her into
prolonging the date.
“I’ve got a great idea! Let’s get breakfast!
Pancakes?”
Summer finally gives up and goes with
Tom to get pancakes, where she ultimately
breaks up with him.
Guys, don’t be like Tom from “500 Days
of Summer.” If your date wants to go home,
take her home. She’ll probably go along with
your marathon date if you twist her arm long
enough, but that won’t lead either of you to
have a good time.
Some girls don’t wear their emotions on
their sleeves like Summer, so it’s a good idea
for you to bring up the option to continue
the date or go home early. But you shouldn’t
guilt them by saying, “I spent a long time
planning this super fun thing to do afterward,
do you want do that? Or would you rather go
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
▶▶ Busy students
can make time for
dating during the
week. Weekday
dates don’t have to
be long, extravagant
or expensive. In fact,
weekday dates are
exactly the opposite:
Shorter, more
casual dates allow
you to interact in
a different setting
than the traditional
weekend date.
Sophie Hansen,
an art history major
from Boise, said,
“You get to see a
more realistic side
studying at the
library. Other
examples of weekday
dates include
going for a walk,
grabbing lunch
together or doing
a short activity,
like bowling in the
Wilk. These dates
allow you to see the
person in day-today circumstances,
with Kenzie
STUDY DATE
with Jordan
casual, short and
cheap.
“Dates are
longer and more
formal on the
weekend,” said
Annie Mckell,
an exercise
science major
from Riverside,
California. “But
they are shorter
and more casual
on weekdays. It
seems to take off the
pressure when it’s
during the week.”
12 TWO. B Y U . E D U
LUNCH DATE
with Suzie
of the person during
a weekday date. On
the weekend, people
put on their date
faces.”
DINNER DATE
with Johann
rather than just on a
formal date.
“Weekday dates
are good because
places aren’t as
STUDY DATE
with Kristi
Weekday
dates can include
routine activities,
such as lunch at
the Cougareat or
— DONOVAN BALTICH
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Weekday Dating
LUNCH DATE
home?”
“You have to make sure it’s a real option,”
said Sarah Griffes, a BYU sophomore. “You
have to say something like, ‘so we could go
do this thing, but if you don’t want to, that’s
totally fine.’”
Don’t just recognize the warning signs as
they come up, give your date the option to go
home before she grows bored or tired.
Thursday
YOGA DATE
with Kenzie
crowded and the
prices aren’t as
high,” said Murphy
Campbell, a
business major from
Tampa, Florida.
Happy hours,
weekday specials
and other deals are
available throughout
the week. Dates
during the week are
also cheaper because
they generally
involve fewer
activities.
Another benefit
of weekday dating
is not having to
DINNER DATE
with Jodie plus go
bowling after and
maybe a movie?
Friday
Saturday
endure the seven
day gap between
Friday night dates.
Weekday dates allow
you to get to know
someone faster.
Lucia Blasko,
an English teaching
major from Ellicott,
Eating, studying
and exercising make
great dates.
Dates during
the week also give
students a chance to
relax.
Madeline
Hansen, a
journalism major
from Boise said,
“Weekday dates
are good because
it’s nice to have a
break.”
More weekday
dates means less
stress from school,
more money in your
wallet and a higher
quality dating life.
LUNCH DATE
with Jodie
Maryland, said, “If
it’s a weekday date,
and you like the
person, then you
don’t have to wait
as long to see them
again.”
Some people
struggle to find
time for weekday
dating. Students
who fall into this
category should
consider scheduling
activities that are
already a part of
their daily routines.
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Tight End
Helps block or
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Quarterback
Calls play and leads
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Running Back
Runs the ball
OFFENSIVE LINE
Center
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Offensive Guard
Protects the quarterback
Offensive Tackle
Blocks and creates gaps
for the running back
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wide. The field is labeled with major divisions
every five years and minor division every yard.
▶▶Teams alternate which direction they
defend each quarter. A game consists of four
12-minute quarters. A coin toss settles the
side the teams choose for the initial quarter.
▶▶The clock stops running briefly when a
down ends with a first down, an incomplete
pass, a penalty or the ball goes out of bounds.
goal line
hash mark
field goal
range
(variable)
mid-field
end zone
20
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Catches the ball
10
+1 Extra point/P.A.T.
(point after
touchdown)
+3 Field goal
+2Safety
+6Touchdown
+2 Two point
conversion (after
touchdown)
THE OFFENSE
Wide Receiver
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5
Scoring
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4
0
▶▶Each team has 11
players on the field.
▶▶The team with the
ball has four plays
(called downs) to
advance 10 yards
closer to the end
zone.
▶▶If the team drives
the ball forward 10
yards or more they
get another four
downs.
▶▶If a team gets the
ball into the other
team’s end zone,
they score a touchdown (six points)
and can choose between attempting to
kick an extra point
or to run the ball
into the end zone
from the two-yard
line for two extra
points.
▶▶A team may score
by kicking a field
goal. The football
must go between
the goal posts. Field
goals are worth
three points and
turn the ball over to
the other team after
the attempt.
▶▶If the defense
tackles the offensive
player carrying
the ball in to the
defense’s end zone,
they receive two
points and possession of the ball.
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General Rules
20
Guide to football for those who have to feign interest
blue* zone
53⅓ yards
100 yards
10
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20
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30
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40

50
40
30
20
10
*The color used to name the zone changes based on the team. Often it will be referred to as “the red zone.”
COMMON
SIGNALS
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1
0
THE DEFENSE
Corner Back
Prevents the wide
receiver from
catching the ball
Linebacker
first down The offense advances the ball more than 10
yards, gaining a new set of four downs to progress 10
yards or into the end zone.
an official pulls a yellow cloth from his pocket to indicate
an infraction of the rules occurred.
fourth and long The offense has more than 10 yards
to progress to the first down marker. Often a team will
choose to lose possession and punt the ball in fourthand-long situations.
tackled to the ground. Whichever team recovers the ball
gets possession.
Gatorade shower The winning team of a big game
interception A defensive player catches a ball intended
Middle Linebacker
line of scrimmage Imaginary line teams cannot cross
for an offense’s receiver.
side.
Safety
passing Throwing the ball to a receiver to gain yards.
pass interference A defender grabs an offender’s arm
Nose Guard
Tackles the quarterback
Defensive Tackle
the offense, resulting in a penalty.
penalty A rule is broken by an individual or team. Teams
are assessed a penalty through the loss of downs, yards
or both.
pigskin Nickname for the football.
possession The team that has the football and is on
offense, moving toward the opponent’s end zone.
punt A team that cannot make it to the next first down
marker kicks the ball down the field on their final down
so the opposing team will gain possession of the ball in
a worse position.
red zone* The area from the 20-yard line to the end
Defensive End
rushing Running with the ball to gain yards.
sack Quarterback gets tackled behind the line of
Tackles the quarterback
and keeps the play up
the middle of the field
▶▶Holding:
Illegally blocking
another player.
preventing the offender from catching the ball.
Blocks passes or tackles
the quarterback
zone.
Holding
scrimmage.
snap The center throws the ball between his legs to the
quarterback, starting play for the down.
tackle The player with the ball touches the ground with
blitz Linebackers are sent to rush the quarterback.
end zone The 10-yard-deep area beyond the goal line.
Getting the ball into the end zone generally results in
scoring points.
false start The offense moves before the ball is snapped
resulting in a penalty.
field goal The offense kicks the ball though the uprights,
scoring three points.
third down conversion The ability of a team to
advance at least 10 yards forward after three downs.
touchdown Getting the ball into the opponent’s end
zone.
turnover The ball changes possession from one team to
the other either through downs, an interception or a
fumble.
turnover on downs A team is forced to give up the
ball because it could not move the ball 10 yards or score
a touchdown in four plays.
two-point conversion After a touchdown, if a team
chooses, it receives one play to get into the end zone
from the two-yard line.
▶▶Intentional
grounding: The
quarterback is
threatened and
throws the ball to
an area with no
receivers present.
▶▶Offside: A
defensive player has
crossed the line of
scrimmage before
the ball is snapped.
▶▶Pass interference:
A defensive
player harasses an
offensive player in
order to hamper
with the receiver’s
opportunity to
catch the ball.
anything but his hand or feet. Play is stopped when
someone is tackled.
Important Terms
▶▶False start: An
offensive player
moves before the
ball is snapped.
▶▶Forward lateral:
The ball is passed
forward, in front
of the line of
scrimmage.
until the ball is snapped at the start of a down.
offsides The defense moves before the ball is snapped by
DEFENSIVE LINE
Touchdown
lateral pass The football is passed backward or to the
Calls defensive plays
and blocks passes
The last line of defense,
prevents touchdowns
▶▶Face mask: Using
a player’s helmet
cage to pull them
to the ground.
fumble A player holding the ball drops it before he is
Rushes the quarterback
during a blitz or
stops close passes
▶▶Delay of game:
Offense does not
start their next
play within the 40
seconds allotted.
▶▶Encroachment:
A player lines up
on the wrong side
of the ball and the
ball is snapped.
flag on the play Droll comment from announcer after
dumps a five-gallon bucket of Gatorade on their coach in
the last seconds of the game.
Referee Calls
First Down
▶▶Technical foul:
An egregious
infraction by a
player or coach, who
may be removed
from the game.
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TWO DATING SKILLS
sense
Skills you need to be able to succeed
Embrace Your Natural Flirt
F
lirting is not as hard as the world
makes it out to be. Flirting for
many people is a natural habit. But
for those people who have realized
that flirting doesn’t come naturally,
there are a few easy steps to follow
to become a master at it.
Know the signs
when others
are flirting
One of the biggest indicators
that a person
is flirting is
their body
language.
Body
language
includes
touching one’s
hair, physical
proximity and
physical touch.
Natural flirts use
their eyes. Eye contact
tells a lot about body
language. If a person is a
bashful flirt, they probably
won’t make as much eye contact.
Breanne Vance, a dietetics major
from Springville, said that eye contact is a
great way to know if someone is really flirting.
“It’s all in the way they look at you,” Vance
said.
Master the art of teasing
Teasing is one of the funniest ways to flirt
with a person. Being able to make a person
laugh is a good way to break the ice and become more comfortable around them.
“I like to joke around and tease,” said Webber. “Teasing is a lot of fun; if I can get a girl
to laugh, it means a good thing.”
There is a line when teasing. It is important
not to go from flirting to hurting someone’s
feelings. When one becomes too personal
with teasing is
when feelings
get hurt.
Grandma says, “You can do it!”
What? You think grandma doesn’t
know how to flirt; well … how
many kids does she have?
Learn the
different
degrees
of flirting
and how
far to go
Kelsey Pollard,
16 TWO. B Y U . E D U
a junior
majoring in family
studies, says that there are two degrees of
flirting.
“There is flirting to go past friendship and
general flirting that is only for fun,” Pollard
said.
It’s important to find the balance between
friendly flirting and more serious flirting to
avoid sending the wrong message.
Be careful with physical touch
Don’t creep the other person out. Physical
touch, when used sparingly, can be a good way
to show someone you are interested. Physical
touch can be anything from touching their
arm to seating close enough to them that legs
touch.
“Physical touch is OK when you are making your intentions clear you like someone,”
said Scott Webster, an engineering major
from Arizona.
Find out what works best
The best way to become a natural flirt is practice. Find out what you are most comfortable
doing. Be aware of the comfort level of the
person you’re flirting with.
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TWO LOVE SCIENCE
sense
Stand back, we’re about to do science
THE CHEMISTRY BEHIND RELATIONSHIPS
What happens inside our bodies as we date? Allan Judd, a
physiology and developmental biology professor, explained
some of the basic physiology behind dating.
Positive experiences
trigger the release of
a neurotransmitter
called epinephrine.
This hormone causes
your pupils to dilate,
which allows more
light into your eyes,
causing them to
sparkle.
When you anticipate
kissing or holding
someone’s hand,
your body releases
epinephrine. This
hormone causes your
heart to beat faster,
your palms to sweat
and your blood pressure to rise.
A good boyfriend
gives his girlfriend
chocolate, but a wise
boyfriend makes it
dark chocolate. Dark
chocolate contains
cannabinoids, a
neurotransmitter
that makes people
think everything in
the world is better!
Oxytocin is a powerful neurotransmitter
that influences us to
trust the person we
are with when the
hormone is released.
This is why you
sometimes long for
your ex again.
Kissing triggers the
release of oxytocin.
As the hormone
flows through your
body, you begin to
trust the person you
are with. This is why
our bodies trust
people with whom
we are physically
intimate.
Fear is another
trigger that
causes the release
of oxytocin and
epinephrine. These
hormones keep
people coming back
to scary movies,
midnight hikes and
haunted houses.
Good dates consist
of food for a reason.
Eating triggers
the release of
dopamine, which
sends endorphins
and cephalin into
the body. These
hormones create
feel-good sensations.
Knowing these
hormones affect
our decisions of
who to date and
who to marry, Judd
encouraged students
to include their
hearts and minds
in those important
decisions. Don’t leave
them up to your
emotions, Judd said.
The Art of Humor
Humor breaks barriers in social settings. People have courage if they
can use laughter to address a situation or problem. Humor also allows
individuals to get to know each other and connect on a higher level.
“Flirting with humor is a two-way street,” said James Hodgson, a
sophomore majoring in political science. “It allows people to connect
on the same page.” Establishing a connection through laughter sends
a message that you are friendly. If you feel a little shaky on the art of
humor, don’t let that deter you from having fun.
Be careful of is using too much self-deprecating humor. It’s unattractive and comes off like you are not confident in yourself. Instead, use
Sounds
awful!
humor that is witty and uplifting. It allows you to break the ice and
get a good laugh, but not at your own or someone else’s expense.
If you think you are bad with humor, this could be because you
haven’t been talking to the right people. “Humor is subjective, you
have to find the right person that has the same humor,” Hodgson said.
So whether your humor involves knee slappers, dry humor or witty
humor, it is all good humor when you find the right person to share
it with.
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Oxytocin also
influences us to
think others are
more attractive –
especially the
person we are with
when the hormone
is released. This is
why people get
“twitterpated.”
What He Doesn’t Notice
Women go to so much more trouble and spend so much more time getting ready for the
day than men do, and most men don’t even notice. Case in point: hair. When guys talk
about what they’re most attracted to in women, they don’t say, “Oh my gosh! I just love it
when their hair is really shiny!” But guys miss more than that! Here are some other things
that men and women around campus identified as things guys just don’t notice:
I don’t
ever notice whether or
not my girlfriend is wearing that eyelash makeup stuff.
Andrew Manwaring, Seattle, Wash.
(Yes, he was referring
to mascara.) ■
I have to admit: most
recently, when my
wife dyed her hair the exact same
color as it already was, I didn’t
notice. Sue me — she lasted a few
hours before she finally burst, and
told me she had colored it. Scott
Libutti, Provo ■
They can’t always tell whether or
not I’m wearing makeup. I had
one guy tell me that I looked the
same as I did on a normal day, even
though we had just played ultimate
Frisbee
in the mud. Lauren
Ehlen, Los Angeles ( Just
to be clear, not all guys are
that dense.) ■
Guys don’t tend to notice when girls don’t
like each other, or
when there is tension
between girls in the
room. Lauren Ehlen ■
Boys don’t notice when we drive
well, they only notice when we are
bad. Jenessa Cherry, Provo ■
They also don’t notice when their
apartments stink, and they bring us
over anyway. Jenessa Cherry ■
And sometimes, they just don’t
notice when we’re there. Jenessa
Cherry ■
I don’t notice eyebrows, and if they
are large, small, thin etc. Jacob
Shuss, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ■
Guys don’t notice when a girl is
interested in them. Cassandra
Freeman, Saint Charles, Mo. ■
Men don’t notice when women
are trying to make moves or hit on
them. For example, a girl tells a guy,
‘Hey you’re cute we should hang
out sometime.’ Then five seconds
of silence go by when the guy says,
‘Hey you’re adorable
we should go out
sometime.’ Like did
you not notice I said
the exact same thing?
Psh, men. Peyton
Cram, Orem ■
Girls seem to always notice
when other girls have
split ends. Guys
wouldn’t see a split end even if
you tried to show them! Justin
Calvert, Parker, Colorado ■
I don’t notice when there’s a chance
to get out of the friend-zone.
Mckay Jones, Sandy ■
Guys don’t notice how much work,
thought and effort girls put into
their appearance. That is, until they
get married. Aldina Rosdahl,
Austin, Texas ■
Guys don’t notice how
much effort girls
put in to look good
for them. Kelson
Wheeler, Dayton,
Ohio ■
I don’t notice when girls have
split ends in their hair.
Steve Clarke, American Fork
Dating Diary
I WENT ON A DATE to an aquarium with a guy I barely knew, and from the way he made it sound I thought it was just going to
be us. But he picked me up in a minivan…along with his entire family. At the aquarium you could stick your hand in the water to pet
the wildlife, but I didn’t want to because I was wearing a dry clean-only jacket. He grabbed my hand and forced it into the water anyway. When we got home I was locked out and he tried to make me come home with his family. It was the longest, worst date ever.
­—Carolina
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TWO DATING SKILLS
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Skills you need to be able to succeed
Dating
Diary
FEED ME
MY FIRST DATE of
sophomore year was a
wreck. He forgot his
wallet, and when we
went to his house to
get it he was lingering
there and told me he
wanted to teach me
how to tie a tie. We’d
barely met, so I was
really uncomfortable
when he insisted on
teaching me by tying
it around my neck.
When we finally
left to go get yogurt
his roommate met
us there and they
just talked to each
other. As my date
and I drove off to go
home, I noticed he
was headed up the
canyon. He said he
just wanted to show
me the “scenic way” as
we approached Squaw
Peak, but I told him
I needed to get back
so we turned around.
When he dropped me
off he asked how I felt
about being a conservative governor’s
wife, since he’s going
to be a governor one
day. I told him I was a
democrat.
— Mandy
When you ask a girl out, tell her
whether there will be food. If there
will be, feed her before the activity.
Recovering from
embarrassing
situations
▶▶ You spilled juicy red tomato sauce on your
white blouse. You passed gas as you opened
the door for her walking into the theater. You
shared slobber on a first kiss.
Embarrassing situations happen on dates.
Sometimes they’re completely preventable and
other times you just can’t help it.
Maddi Dayton, 19, of Evans, Georgia,
believes in a simple solution to awkward,
potentially scarring events.
“As long as you laugh about it, you’ll be
OK,” said Dayton who is studying English
education. “Don’t be too hard on yourself.”
Dayton emphasized the importance of
understanding that BYU has a different dating
culture than others parts of the world. Take
each date one at time and focus on having fun.
Whether it’s passing gas or burning dinner,
there’s a chance you’ll have an embarrassing
moment on your journey to find your special
someone. Instead of letting it ruin your time
together, go with the flow and laugh it off.
Your date will remember how you reacted
more than what actually happened.
—JOSHUA JAMIAS
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THE EVOLUTION OF DATING
Call for the first date
Stop Trying
to Fix Him
W
omen have a habit of wanting to fix
the men in their lives. Women do not
have the right to fix men. Women need
to stop.
“I tried changing a guy because there
were things about him that I wished were
24 TWO. B Y U . E D U
Make the move
different,” said Jessica Albert, a sophomore
from Oregon. “If I wanted to keep being interested in him. I needed him to change.”
A person will only change when they
want to, though some encouragement can
help.
“It is OK to want to help a guy be their
best, but you cannot force the guy to change,”
said Tatinana Hernandez, a junior from Provo.
“It is better to be a good influence in his life.
If he becomes resistant, you need to back off.”
That’s the thing: the call for change
comes from the love interest, not the person
in question. For a change to be effective, the
guy has to choose to change himself.
Even if a woman has good intentions and
she really cares about the guy, she shouldn’t
try to change him. No one is perfect. Every
man is going to have quirks about him
that bother the woman interested in him.
A woman needs to learn to love every part
of him.
When a woman tries to make a guy into
the person she wants him to be, most likely
he is not going to change. This will lead to
disappointment and frustration.
“When a girl has tried to change me,
obviously I failed. Because she is not with
me now,” said Kevin Kofford, an engineering
major from Colorado.
If a woman finds herself wanting to fix
a major problem about a guy, he may not be
the right man for her. If things end because
there is something he really needs to work
on, it is OK. A woman shouldn’t be trying to
make the man she wants, she needs to go out
and find him.
Women shouldn’t become too picky because there is no perfect guy, just like women
are not perfect. With some encouragement
from each other, two people can learn to help
bring out the best in one another.
TWO GOING STEADY
sense
When things just work out
Meet the family
Pop the question
ILLUSTRATION BY SETH PRESTWICH
Keeping Up With Friends
You found the girl
of your dreams. You
start dating and soon
find yourself spending all of your time
together. Things
are going really well
until you receive
unwelcome news:
she doesn’t want to
date you anymore.
After the breakup, you go back to
your old life, and
find out while you
were caught up in
the relationship, you
neglected everyone
and no longer have
any friends. This
happens to many of
us. We think we’ve
found the one and
can survive with just
his or her interactions for the rest of
our life. “Don’t get
so caught up in your
exciting love life
that you ignore the
needs of people who
are there for you,”
said Aimee Elder, a
sophomore studying
statistics. “Schedule
time to be with your
friends, and really be
with them.” The familiar adage, “don’t
put all your eggs in
one basket,” refers to
more than just mon-
etary investments.
“Oh man, while
we love to spend
time with each other,
(my boyfriend and
I) both know that
we need our own
time with our own
friends,” said Ashea
Hanna, a junior
studying nursing.
“We know that it is
just as imperative to
spend time apart as
it is together.” Finding that appropriate
balance is easier said
than done. The best
way is to not make
radical changes
when you start
dating someone. If
you and your friends
have post-work “Friday Night Fun,” keep
that tradition. They
are still six other
nights in a week
that you can spend
together. Don’t put
your life on hold for
someone you may or
may not marry. Keep
investing in your
current friends, just
like you’re investing
in your new love
interest.
— DONOVAN BALTICH
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TWO STOP, NO THANK YOU
sense
Run away and never look back
Should You Go Back To Your Ex?
Why you want
to go back
Why you shouldn’t
You miss them
It’s easy when you’re reminiscing to only remember
the good times, but there was a reason you broke up.
Keeping that in mind will help you look at the person
objectively and prevent impulsive, emotional mistakes.
It’s not the
same
with other
people
No matter how many people you meet or dates you go
on, no one can live up to your ex. Try to stop comparing potential love interests to that one guy or girl;
believe you deserve someone who is better for you
and open yourself up to find them.
They’re
comfortable
People can change, but if you’ve been burned once (or
twice…or three times….), you need to wake up. Words
are easy, and while it’s tempting to believe them, but
if his or her actions don’t match their talk, you need
to walk.
They say
they’ve
changed
Nobody likes the awkward get-to-know-you conversations and tiptoeing of a new relationship. Your ex is
comfortable; they know you and you have a routine.
Just remember that it wasn’t always like that. If you
put in effort and have patience, you can establish that
kind of comfort with someone you like even more.
Ultimately, there’s a reason it didn’t work in the first
place. It can be hard to let go of an ex, but if they’re
still in your arms, there won’t be a place for someone
new. Some bridges need to be burned.
››IF
you’re “friends”: Most people
tend to use the fade out
method, but that’s not the best way to
end things. Even if it’s just a text, let the
other person know you’re done and want
to keep things strictly platonic.
››
If you’ve been on three or less dates: This
situation doesn’t need an official ending,
but if he or she is asking why you haven’t
gone out again, give them a call
and explain you had fun but
don’t see
it going
anywhere.
O BREAK
T
IT O
HOW
FF
››
››
If you’re official: The conversation must
be private and in person (unless you’re
long distance; then try to Skype or video
chat if you can). Keep it brief and do it as
soon as you know things aren’t working
out, though do try to avoid breakups
right before major events and holidays.
If you’re serious: Again, must be private
and in person. Explain why you’re ending
the relationship in a sensitive but firm
way. It might be wise to give them a
heads up by saying you need to talk later
so they have time to prepare before you
launch into the breakup.
Dating Diary
ONE TIME I went on a four-wheeler date with a girl from my ward, and she’d never been before. She was
driving and we were going up a hill when the four-wheeler stopped. I was sitting behind her and I told her
to rev the engine really slightly to get us over, but she accidentally gunned it and I fell off the back. She
braked to keep from doing a wheelie, but when she did the four-wheeler started rolling backwards and
almost ran over me. It was actually one of the most fun dates, even though it was almost tragic.
—Jake
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TWO STOP, NO THANK YOU
sense
Just not interested
Rejecting the
Non-threatening Invitation
BY MATTHEW SMITH
A
guy often extends a non-threatening
invitation to a girl because he doesn’t
want her to assume he is interested,
even though he is. This makes it hard
for a girl to reject the invitation by saying,
“I’m not interested,” or “I’m dating someone,”
because he was not straightforward enough.
Examples:
“Hey do you want to come on a hike with me
and my friends?”
“We are going to ride bikes on Saturday, do you
want to come?”
“Do you want to come to the movies with my
friends and me?”
If you are into him, go, but expect him to
ask you out on a date in the future. If you
are not into him, go the first time, but the
second time, politely say no.
Girls at BYU give their opinions
as to how you can reject a nonthreatening invitation.
“
I would just say no
thanks. I don’t know
if I would keep saying
I’m busy because then
he would just keep
asking.”
—Kristie Marx, Murrieta,
California
“
Just say no. Lay it
on the line and say
what you’re thinking.”
—Celeste Ingersoll, San
Clemente, California
“
Make it obvious that he’s
just a friend and that you
don’t want to take it further, but
in a nice way.”
—Jenessa Cherry, Provo
“
Ask if it’s a date, and if he says
yes, tell him you’re not interested
and that you would rather be friends
with him.”
—Tori Whitworth, Glendora, California
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TWO PROCEED WITH CAUTION
sense
Watch your step; the floor ahead may be wet with tears
DID YA HEAR?
BY DONOVAN BALTICH
Y
ou just kissed the
guy of your dreams
and can’t wait to
get home so you can
tell your roommates all
about it. You shell out
the details as fast as you
can, but they keep grilling you to tell them
more.
Most people
like to talk about
how their
relationships are
progressing.
Sometimes
talking
through things with
someone else helps you
figure out what you
want and know how to
advance, but other times
your words will just become the week’s gossip.
It’s important to analyze
the specific reason why
you tell what you tell.
For example, if
you’re only telling
your friends to brag,
you probably need to
Dangerous
DATING TERRAIN
Tinder
threat level:
2
Ward
keep your experience
to yourself. Sharing
because you’re excited is
a little more reasonable,
especially if you keep the
more intimate details to
yourself.
It’s also important
to consider what kind of
person you’re confiding
in. There are friends who
keep your words totally
private, others who share
some uncompromising
threat level:
3
If people in your ward consider your relationship
their business, you might get some awkward
questions when you aren’t holding hands in
sacrament meeting anymore.
Your Tinder date might
not be as attractive in
person as they were in
pictures, but the good
news is you never have
to see them again if you
don’t want to.
Class
threat level:
details and yet others
that blab every word you
tell them.
The most important lesson you can
learn about sharing the
intimate details of your
life is to be aware. Know how far you want things
to travel, consider who
you’re telling and know
your reason for sharing
what you do before you
open your mouth.
Work
threat level:
4
If you work closely (i.e.
see the person every day),
getting over an ex can be
hard because he or she
is still an active part of
your life.
1
Your
BFF’s Ex
threat level:
Generally a safe option,
but be careful if you’re
in a group together in
case he or she decides to
sabotage your project if
you break up.
5
There is a line in girl/guy
code called the ex. You
can cross it, but you will
probably lose a friend if
you do.
RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS • RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS • RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS • RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS • RELATIONSHI
He only works three months of the year. #summersales
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Her phone is a third wheel on dates.
He has a mustache.
She has crazy eyes.
He doesn’t like Krabby Patties.
She has a mustache.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS OF MEN
Ladies, if your crush is giving you signs that he might be interested, this
chart will help you know whether you should keep going or stop. If you
think there’s a yellow, it is a red. Stop now.
HE’S INTERESTED!
He smiled at you.
He flirts with you a lot.
He asked you to do something.
Alone.
How long have you
known him?
Is he really nice to
everyone?
HE’S NOT THAT INTO YOU.
In a group.
After 11 p.m..
Yes
No
We’ve been
friends for over
a year.
Did he just get back
from a mission?
When did he ask?
We just
met.
Chapstick. Breathmints.
You know the drill.
How often do you
see him?
Right before a group
date with his friends.
It’s still
daylight.
No
Yes
Every day.
Does he treat
you differently
than other girls?
When he says
“hi” to me at
church.
Was it an organized
activity?
Yes
Yes
Wait a week.
No
Wait a month.
He smiles at
everyone.
Have you known
him for a long
time?
Well in advance.
He just
wants to
“hang out.”
No
He didn’t
ask me out.
He used the
word “date.”
Has this happened
before?
First time.
All the time.
He asked me to do
something!
IP RED FLAGS • RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS • RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS • RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS • RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS
He takes longer to do his hair than you do.
She keeps you on a tighter leash than her dog.
He wears a necklace.
Her ex is in her top Snapchat friends.
He doesn’t read TWO magazine.
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Your Best You
A
re you stuck in a dating rut? Are you not sure
what you’re looking for
in a relationship? Are
you uninterested in dating in general?
Before you can love someone else, you
have to learn to love yourself. In turn, you
can’t love yourself if you don’t know who you
are. What are your passions? What makes
you feel alive? What brings you joy?
Being single grants you the
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habits you seek in a potential spouse.
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TRUST
Avoiding the top 10 ways to break it
BY J O S E P H M OXO N
36 TWO. B Y U . E D U
TOP TEN
TRUST
BREAKERS
1 Exclusion: Excluding your love interest
is a sure-fire way to break some of that trust.
Whether you’re telling private jokes around
them without explaining them or not inviting
them to movie night at your apartment, your
love interest will feel like you don’t want them
in your life.
2 Secrets: Being secretive is not advised. It
may annoy you that your love interest wants
to read your text messages (that might seem
like they don’t trust you), but when you lock
your phone and won’t share the password, it
looks like there’s something you’re trying to
hide.
3 Jealousy: Most people are going to get a
little jealous if their love interest spends their
free time with somebody else — especially
someone of the opposite sex. Acting jealous
might lead your love interest to think you
don’t trust them, and you’ve got to give trust
to receive it.
4 Stalking: Keeping tabs on your love
interest by following them around campus,
or sending friends out to spy on them will go
south when they find out what you’re doing.
Like jealousy, this displays lack of trust on
your part.
5 Not sharing your feelings: You
don’t have to wear your heart on your sleeve,
but just like you, your love interest needs to
feel needed. If you aren’t willing to share the
way you feel, you aren’t displaying much trust
in your love interest. Your love interest’s feelings are his or hers to share, not yours. It takes
trust to share the way you’re feeling. Don’t
violate that trust by sharing with others what
you’re told in confidence.
6 Lying
...duh.
7 Not doing what you say
you’re going to do: Integrity is
trust’s middle name. Do what you say you’ll
do when you say you’ll do it. Otherwise you’ll
lose credibility, and trust crumbles soon after.
8 Cheating: This one should seem pretty
obvious, but cheating is more than just hooking up with someone other than your love
interest. Remember: “Whosoever looketh
on a woman to lust after her hath (cheated)
with her already in his heart.” (Matthew 5:28)
Words to live by.
9 Hostility: Trust is about feeling safe
with someone else. Abuse of any kind is never
OK.
10 Having low trust: This has already
been mentioned, but trust is a give-and-take
process. Give your love interest the benefit of
the doubt. Listen when they have an explanation for an offense. Treating their behavior as
suspect doesn’t instill trust.
EARNING
TRUST BACK
Professor of family life Rick Miller said, “The
way to build trust in a relationship is by both
partners being trustworthy. … With this
pattern of consistent honesty, integrity and
dependability, partners develop a trust for
each other. They don’t expect each other to
be perfect, but they learn that their partner
is dependable and worthy of their trust.”
Professor of family life Jeffry Larson cautions not to merely grant trust
to a person—they should earn it first. “Trust is on a continuum: zero to
10 — not black and white. And, you
may trust a person in one area (e.g. being
true to me) but not trust them in another
(e.g. staying to a budget like agreed).”
You may have noticed that you or
your love interest have stubbed your
respective toes from time to time with
one or more trust trashers. Maybe your
love interest’s trust in you is waning, and
maybe you deserve it. Fortunately, there
is a silver lining: you can get trust back.
Miller said that trust can be regained. If
you violate your love interest’s trust, it’s your
responsibility to earn it back, but you don’t
have the right to demand it. You’ve got to
work for it, and that may take some time.
“Trust is developed by a consistent
pattern of dependable, honest behavior,”
Miller said. “Consequently, rebuilding trust
requires the patience of both partners.”
Larson agrees. “A sincere apology starts the process, and a commitment to be trustworthy in the future.”
PHOTOS BY TYSON FRENCH TYSONFRENCH.COM
TWO. B Y U . E D U 37
THE GAME
It’s because everyone is
doing it, and sometimes fire
can only be fought with fire.
By Donovan Baltich & Joseph Moxon
“Let’s see, he
took 10 minutes
to text me
back. I’ll wait 15
minutes to reply,
so I don’t seem
too into him.”
“Oh! There she is! I’m going to go talk to her – wait – I initiated our last three conversations. I’ll wait for her to come talk to me.”
Thoughts like those are the meat of what
has come to be known in society as “the
game,” and playing the game has become the
dating norm. Nearly everyone participates
even though nearly everyone seems to hate it.
A lot of people believe that playing the game is manipulative, dishonest,
stressful or even just stupid. It isn’t often
that people talk about how beneficial
or fun it is — even if they do thrive on
it — because people usually don’t like to
self-identify with negative connotations.
So why does it seem like everyone
plays the game, despite their moral (or at
least admitted moral) exception to it?
It’s because everyone is doing it, and
sometimes fire can only be fought with fire.
Sure, it’s better to fight fire with water.
Water extinguishes fires. But the flames of the
dating game have risen pretty high, and there
isn’t enough water in the mains of BYU to
put it out. It would take an eleventh commandment to squash it here, so embracing
the flames seems to be the only way to go.
There are really only a few ways to deal
with playing the game. Let’s break this down:
Fighting Fire with Fire
You can justify playing the game by only participating once in a while or maybe just when
you’re getting to know someone, so you don’t
come on too strong. Those that are unsure
38 TWO. B Y U . E D U
of what they want often take this
approach. This is playing the game
without being a player. And after the
DTR, it should be GAME OVER.
“Playing the game is necessary
to approach someone and show
interest while not becoming too
vulnerable. However after you enter
a relationship, both parties need to
be vulnerable and open to form a
significant relationship,” said Evan
Long, a junior studying biophysics.
Fireworks in
the Woods
When people light fireworks in
the woods that end up burning
down the forest, they would be in
pretty deep trouble if they came
forward and admitted to it.
Likewise, some of the game’s
heaviest hitters are those that say
they’re assertive and “all about
clear and honest communication.”
They deny playing the game, but
secretly they’re playing it, hitting
home runs, scoring touchdowns
and loving it. They may even tell
themselves it’s everyone else that
plays the game, but not them.
The Fire Extinguisher
Let’s face it; there are some people with
enough good looks, charm or backbone
to simply refuse to play the game, and
still get away with it. They extinguish the
fires of the game by not playing it at all.
For everyone else, being up front with
someone else and telling them how you feel is
risky. It puts you in a position of vulnerability,
and may not turn out they way you want it to.
But it also has the potential to add kindling
to the sparks of a relationship so that it can
really take off. People usually don’t play this
card initially though. They’ll usually — and
understandably—wait for some “signs” first.
“I feel that after a serious encounter, like
a date, there needs to be an affirmation or a
denial,” said Kaiser Larsen, a junior studying
public relations. “It becomes counterproductive when the girl or guy won’t be straight up
and indicate if they should just be friends.”
Analysis
The game isn’t going away any time soon. If
you morally object to it, like most people
do, you’ll have to cope with it somehow.
“I regard the game unfortunately
an inevitable part of life,” said Zachary Baldauf, a sophomore studying social science teaching. “If you don’t like
it, you have to at least tolerate it.” You already know slow dancing is
romantic. Now it’s time to master the art of
Slow
Cooking
Delicious slow cooker recipes for:
■ Cinnamon apple dessert
■ Mexican taco bowls
■ Balsamic beef dinner
■ Tailgate party snacks
Photos by Steffany Beddes
INGREDIENTS
■■ 4 large tart apples, cored
■■ ½ cup apple juice
■■ 8 Tbsp. brown sugar
■■ 12 hot cinnamon candies
■■ 4 Tbsp. butter
■■ 8 caramel candies
■■ ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
■■ Vanilla ice cream (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
■■ Place each apple on a piece of foil;
wrap the foil around the apple so
the filling can’t escape.
■■ Place apples in bottom of slowcooker.
■■ Pour apple juice over apples.
■■ Fill the center of each apple with 2
Tbsp. brown sugar, 3 hot cinnamon
candies, 1 Tbsp. butter, and 2
caramel candies. Sprinkle with
cinnamon.
■■ Cover and cook on low for 4-6
hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or
until tender.
■■ Serve hot with ice cream if desired.
Caramel
Apple Bake
Serves 4 › Recipe by Karen Bellessa Petersen › 365daysofcrockpot.com
40 TWO. B Y U . E D U
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
■■ 1 ½ lbs. chicken breasts
■■ Add everything except the rice, cheese, and cilantro to the slow
cooker along with ¼ cup of water (for good measure). Give
■■ 1 (16 oz.) jar salsa
everything a good stir and make sure the chicken is covered in
■■ 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained
the mixture.
■■ ½ lb. (8 oz.) frozen corn
■■ Secure the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.
■■ 1 Tbsp. chili powder
■■ Near the end of the cooking time, cook the two cups of rice
■■ ½ Tbsp. cumin
according to the package directions (Bring the rice and 3 cups
of water to a boil in a medium pot with a lid in place, as soon as
■■ ½ Tbsp. minced garlic
it reaches a boil, reduced the heat to low and let simmer for 20
■■ ½ tsp. dried oregano
minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving).
■■ ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
■■ After 8 hours of cooking, carefully remove the lid of the slow
■■ ¼ tsp. salt
cooker. Stir with a fork to shred the chicken (it should be super
■■ dash of cracked pepper
tender and will shred easily). Build the taco bowls by placing
rice on the bottom, then the taco chicken mix, shredded cheese
■■ 2 cups dry rice
and fresh cilantro.
■■ 8 oz. shredded cheddar
■■ ½ bunch cilantro (optional)
Chicken
Taco Bowls
Serves 9 › Recipe by Beth › budgetbytes.com
TWO. B Y U . E D U 41
Balsamic
INGREDIENTS
Beef serves 8
Recipe by Aimee › shugarysweets.com
Carrots serves 4
Recipe by Kristyn › lilluna.com
Beef Glazed Carrots
with
INGREDIENTS
■■ 4-5 lbs. beef chuck roast
■■ 1 bag of baby carrots
■■ 1 cup beef broth
■■ ½ cup water
■■ 1/2 cup light brown sugar
■■ 1½ Tbsp. butter
■■ 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
■■ 1½ Tbsp. brown sugar
■■ 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
■■ Salt and pepper to taste
■■ 1 tsp. kosher salt
■■ 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
flakes
■■ 3 cloves garlic, pressed
INSTRUCTIONS
■■ Whisk together all the
ingredients and add to the
bottom of a slow cooker.
Add roast.
■■ Cover and cook on low for 6-8
hours. Remove roast and shred
with a fork, return to juices.
■■ Serve and enjoy.
42 TWO. B Y U . E D U
INSTRUCTIONS
■■ Bring carrots, water, butter and
brown sugar to a boil in a pan
over medium-high heat.
■■ Turn to low and simmer for
approximately 6 minutes.
■■ Turn back to high and cook until
all the water is evaporated and
carrots are tender. It should take
another 5-6 minutes.
■■ Remove from heat. Salt and
pepper, and enjoy!
Slow Cooker
Buffalo Wings
Serves 4 › Recipe by Sarah › magicalslowcooker.com
INGREDIENTS
■■ 2-3 lbs. chicken wings
■■ 12 oz. Frank’s Red Hot
Original Sauce
■■ 3 Tbsp. salted butter
■■ Blue cheese dressing
■■ Carrot sticks
■■ Celery sticks
INSTRUCTIONS
■■ Add the chicken, sauce, and
butter (slice it up and lay on
top of wings) to the slow
cooker. Cook on high for
2-2 ½ hours.
■■ After cooking time is done,
take the wings out of the
slow cooker, leave the
sauce in the slow cooker,
and put the wings on a baking sheet.
■■ Broil the wings in the oven
for a few minutes on each
side until browned and
crisp.
■■ Add the wings back to the
slow cooker and stir them
back into the sauce.
■■ Serve with blue cheese,
carrot, and celery.
Roll your skinny
jeans at the bottom
to show off your
sweet kicks or your
cool socks.
stay
trendy
On
a college student’s budget,
it’s hard to keep up with
constantly shifting trends.
You don’t need to invest in a new
wardrobe every season. Simple tweaks to
outfits you already own can keep them
relevant year-round.
44 TWO. B Y U . E D U
Dress up a
graphic tee with a
kimono or sweater
and some chunky
jewelry.
Overalls, sunglasses, white t-shirt, kimono courtesy Unhinged, Provo
Black hat courtesy Urban Outfitters
Photos by Peter Inouye peterinouye.photography
If you’re feeling ambitious, do loose
waves in your hair. If you don’t have time to
shower, top knots, side braids, and headbands
also look killer. (But wear extra deodorant.)
Don’t be afraid
to wear denim on
denim. Mixing a
light, distressed
wash with a dark
one is a good way to
add contrast.
Most
importantly,
Hit up local antique stores to find
vintage rings. The more the merrier!
wear whatever you
feel confident in. Even
if that means socks
with Birkenstocks.
TWO. B Y U . E D U 45
moveon
By Miranda Facer
B
reakups are a messy business. From
the discarded chocolate wrappers
under your bed to the emotional
carnage, the end of a meaningful
relationship can turn your life upside down.
His song comes on the radio and suddenly
you’re back at his apartment, slow dancing
in the kitchen. His favorite sports team is on
Monday Night Football and you find yourself
watching it because you know somewhere
he is too. It can feel like everything you do is
tied back to your ex and you’re worried your
constant thoughts about him are borderline
obsessive.
You know you’re obsessed with your ex when
you frequently …
• Check your old Facebook message thread
to see if he’s online
• Make excuses to bump into him
• Stalk the girls who like his social media
posts
• Read through his old texts
• Walk/drive by his apartment
• Refresh his Snapchat best friends
• Listen to music that reminds you of him
• Stop yourself from texting him
Life moves on, including your ex, but you find
yourself stuck in the past. If you’ve realized
you’re in a bad emotional state, don’t despair.
Things will get better if you’re willing to take
the time and have the self-control to finally
move on.
46 TWO. B Y U . E D U
Step 1: Grieve
Step 2: Get busy
Give yourself time to grieve. Coming to terms
with the end of a relationship is difficult. It’s
natural to feel sad about a breakup, no matter
how long or serious it may have been.
While you do need to take time to sort
through your feelings, you also don’t want to
let yourself slip into a state of endless wallowing.
“It’s natural to feel sad because you’re mourning a real loss,” said Macie Bayer, a senior
studying sociology. “Whether or not you were
talking about marriage, you were thinking
about the future and you’re mourning a future
that no longer exists.”
Whether it’s throwing yourself into schoolwork, joining a club or intramural team or
learning a new skill, commit to something
that will take your mind off of your ex. While
you don’t want to overschedule yourself, it
will be easier to move on if you have other
people and activities to occupy your thoughts.
Utilize your coping mechanism for a little
while, be it running, eating ice cream, watching romantic comedies or spending time with
friends and family.
Take the time to process your emotions and
don’t try to brush the hard and uncomfortable feelings under the table by moving on
too quickly. Doing this won’t allow you to
properly confront the hurt, thus you will
never fully heal, Bayer said.
While sorting through your feelings, it can
also be helpful to recognize you will not
always feel like this.
“Acknowledge you are not your emotions:
you’re not sad, you’re feeling sad,” Bayer said.
“To say you’re sad invalidates all of your other
feelings, especially the good ones. You’re feeling sad today, but (eventually) that will pass.”
Freshman Mackenzie Wagner, a neuropsychology major, said getting busy helps you
move on because it gives you less time to
dwell on the past.
“When you’re busy you have less time to sit at
home and think about him,” Wagner said.
Now that you’re unattached you have time
to go do the things you might not have been
able to while in a relationship. Change your
look, go on a study abroad, apply for a new
job or earn your black belt. The sooner you
start filling your life with positive activities
and habits, the sooner you will start to feel
positive again.
Step 3: Recognize
Step 4: Accept
It can be tempting to take the breakup
personally. Don’t give into those thoughts,
don’t Facebook stalk his new girlfriend and
compare yourself and don’t read through your
old texts and beat yourself up over what you
should’ve said.
Just because you and your ex didn’t work out
doesn’t mean things won’t work out with
someone else later on. Dean Busby, the director of the School of Family Life, said breakups
are a natural and necessary part of the dating
process.
“If someone breaks up with you, don’t get too
worked up about it and just remember things
are going to work out,” said Nick Smith, a
junior studying business. “Be optimistic and
get back in the social circle and put yourself
out there.”
“Dating is supposed to be a challenging
process with failures and difficulties because
you’re getting to the one person you’re eventually going to marry,” Busby said.
As time passes, you will also slowly but surely
be able to look back on your relationship and
realize things weren’t perfect like you might
have thought at the time.
“When you’re fresh after breakup, you feel
really emotional,” said Justine Carre, a sophomore who is undecided on her major. “But
after some time away from it, you can look
back and see your mistakes and their mistakes
more clearly.”
Recognize these mistakes, write them down
and learn from them for your future relationships. People tend to either be blessings or
lessons in your life. Your ex can be both if
you use your experience with him to grow
and prepare for your next better, healthier
relationship.
Once you understand that the end of this
relationship, while painful, is an important
step on the road to your eternal companion, it
will be easier to accept the breakup.
Stay strong and know you are going to be
fine. Have faith in yourself and in Heavenly
Father’s plan for you. By going through the
healing process, you are moving your ex out
of your heart and making room for someone
new. If you never let go of the past you will
never be open to the future. You deserve the
joy that’s coming, you just have to let go and
move on so it can.
It’s important to remember these steps
are not all-inclusive and may not fit the
exact pattern of your personal healing
process. You also may experience the
steps in a different order or multiple
times; many people heal in a cyclical
way.
For example, you may have a really
great day or week or month and then
something may happen that leaves you
feeling sad again.
That’s OK.
Returning to those feelings doesn’t
make you weak, nor does it mean
you’ve lost progress in getting over
him.
“You might think you’re over someone
then something hits you and you’re
sad,” Bayer said. “You don’t have
to grieve all over again but you can
acknowledge you’re sad and that that’s
okay.”
When those rough days come, don’t
cave. Don’t call him, don’t text him and
don’t go over to his house and beg him
to try again. Call a friend to come over
then turn off your phone. Re-read the
lessons you wrote down in step three.
TWO maintains a Heartbreak Therapy
Pinterest board with relevant quotes.
Visit two.byu.edu for the link.
TWO. B Y U . E D U 47
Don’t feel
obligated to
button the top
button every
time you wear a
collared shirt, but
it does add an air
of sophistication.
GENTLEMEN,
stay
trendy
48 TWO. B Y U . E D U
Layering
sweaters, jackets,
button ups, and
tshirts will make
your outfit look
more put together.
Three words:
Windbreakers are in.
If you’re going
on a more formal
date, a tie with a
print shirt will keep
you from looking
like you’re going to
church.
Red shirt, tie courtesy Unhinged, Provo
Green flannel shirt, orange jacket courtesy Urban Outfitters
Photos by Peter Inouye peterinouye.photography
TWO. B Y U . E D U 49
STOP HANGING OUT AND
GO ON A DATE
Interactions
with the
opposite sex
at BYU tend
to fall under
three stages
before a
committed
relationship is
established.
By Miranda Facer
50 TWO. B Y U . E D U
Hanging out
Casually gathering in a group for an unplanned activity. Members of the opposite
sex have no commitment to one another (i.e.
are not paired off and do not have an obligation to leave with a specific member of the
group).
Reciprocal affection (aka “Do you want
to share a blanket”): This is the informal stage
where one member of a potential couple tests
how interested the other person is. A common way to do this is to ask if someone wants
to share a blanket while watching a movie. If
the other person accepts, then the touch barrier is broken and you can assume there is at
least a basic level of romantic interest.
Dates
A paired off and planned activity where the
couple is either alone, or together in a group
of other couples. In this scenario there is
a temporary (for the duration of the date)
commitment to each other.
Hanging out is the most common type
of social interaction at BYU. According to
a 2002 research survey by Bruce Chadwick,
28 percent of men and 23 percent of women
hang out in a group at least six times a week.
Elder Dallin H. Oaks addressed this practice
and the “demise of dating” in his May 2005
CES fireside.
“Knowledgeable observers report that
dating has nearly disappeared from college
campuses and among young adults generally,”
Elder Oaks said. “It has been replaced by
something called ‘hanging out.’”
Elder Oaks referenced four opportunities young single adults miss out on when
they shun frequent, casual dating in favor of
hanging out:
• The ability to “‘shop around’ in a way
that allows extensive evaluation of
(one’s) prospects.”
• More opportunities for conversation
• The chance “to see how you treat others
and how you are treated in a one-on-one
situation.”
• More “opportunities to learn how to initiate and sustain a mature relationship.”
After his fireside, it became apparent that
young single adults need to reevaluate how
they approach their social interactions with
the opposite sex and break down obstacles
that may be hindering the dating experience.
“I think we know in the back of our
heads that we need to be dating instead of
hanging out because that’s what our leaders
(like Elder Oaks) tell us to do,” said Mitchell
Boberg, a sophomore studying psychology.
One perceived obstacle to dating that
young adults need to overcome is the assumption that a date implies significant
commitment.
Date means
commitment?
“As soon as you put the label ‘date’ on it, it
becomes an eternal companion interview,”
said Wes Curtin, a junior studying computer
science.
Many
young adults
choose to hang
out instead of
going on dates
to avoid this
appearance of serious interest.
“I know people who are afraid to call a
date a date (even though it is) because they’re
not sure about someone and they don’t
want it to seem like it’s moving towards a
relationship if they don’t know,” said Austin
Anderson, a junior studying supply chain
management.
Elder Oaks encouraged young adults to
avoid this obstacle by not reading too much
into a date in the first place.
“If we are to persuade young men to ask
for dates more frequently, we must establish a
mutual expectation that to go on a date is not
to imply a continuing commitment,” Elder
Oaks said.
Another obstacle to dating in today’s
culture is the practice of hanging out with
someone too much and not transitioning
into casual dates.
Too much just
hanging out
You’re together all the time, you text constantly and one of the best parts of your day is
being with that one “friend.” But the thought
of dating and having it end badly (and therefore losing your original friendship) keeps
you from progressing out of hanging out.
Elliott Miller, a senior studying economics, said he understands being afraid to take
the relationship to the next level because
you might lose a friend or hurt someone’s
feelings. However, it’s important to consider
the big picture before you rule out the risk,
he said.
“If you try it and do lose them as a friend,
you probably weren’t going to be best friends
for the rest of your life anyway,” Miller said.
‘SHOP AROUND’
—ELDER OAKS
“It’s worth the risk (to try now).”
In the end, neither of you will know if
it can work unless you try. Leaving the hang
out zone is a risk, but so is staying where you
are and looking back with regret when your
friend walks away.
An additional obstacle to dating at BYU
is the assumption that a date needs to be a
formal, lavish affair.
Dates should
be simple
One of the allures of hanging out is the informal, low-pressure atmosphere it fosters. But
what BYU students don’t realize is that dates
can (and should) have this atmosphere too.
You don’t need to ask a girl on a date
with flowers, you don’t need to spend lots of
money (or any at all) and you don’t need to
act like a different person just because you’re
on a date. All you have to do is follow the
three ps:
“A ‘date’ must pass the test of the three
ps: (1) planned ahead, (2) paid for and (3)
paired off,” Elder Oaks said.
Those are simple guidelines to help you
create a good time for you and your date.
They aren’t there to constrict you or make
you follow a rigid pattern; instead they aim
to help you have the optimal experience for
getting to know someone.
“Just make it light,” Boberg said. “If
you’re laughing, being social and having fun,
it won’t feel awkward or serious.”
Hanging out
has its place
Hanging out can be a great way to meet
people and enjoy your friends’ company; it is
not inherently bad. When mixed with dates,
hanging out can help you develop healthy
social relationships.
“I don’t think it makes sense to feel like
you can only go on dates or only hang out,”
Curtin said. “Why not increase the dates and
the hanging out and just be social?”
Hanging out only becomes a problem
when it begins to replace regular, casual dates
that allow you to get to know someone.
“My single young friends, we counsel
you to channel your associations with the
opposite sex into dating patterns that have
the potential to mature into marriage, not
hanging-out patterns that only have the prospect to mature into team sports like touch
football,” Elder Oaks said.
Develop those healthy patterns now. By
doing so you’ll avoid falling into the hang
out-only trap that can keep you from achieving your potential in relationships.
A ‘DATE’ MUST PASS THE TEST OF THE THREE PS:
Planned Ahead
Paid For
Paired Off
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First date
66 Dating
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First Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Active
Indoor archery
Rent equipment to shoot a bow and
arrows. It is $10 to rent the equipment.
They also have group rates. jakesarchery.
com/indoor_archery_range
66 $$ srsr


Go for a bike ride
Even pack a picnic for when you reach
your destination. Bikes are available at
BYU Outdoors. outdoors.byu.edu
$Z
Get a group and play
Frisbee golf
It is a fun new way to play Frisbee. An
individual has to throw a Frisbee at a
target and try to get it in it. As long as
you have Frisbee, the place will provide
everything else. utahvalleyfrisbeegolf.com
6 free srsr 
Break a sweat jumping
trampoline
Visit an extreme trampoline park. It is
a lot of fun and a great way to show
off. getairhangtime.com, facebook.com/
lowesairsports
6$


Go on a hike
Go somewhere like Aspen Grove, Battle
Creek Falls, Big Springs, Bridal Veil
Falls, the Y, Mill Canyon, Provo River
Parkway, Rock Canyon or Stewart Falls.
Be smart: check the weather forecast
before you go; charge your phones;
wear appropriate clothing; have
sufficient food and water; and make
sure someone knows where you are
going and when you will return.
Go ice skating
Ice skating is the perfect excuse to
accidently grab her hand as you lose
balance on the ice. Or become her hero
when you save her from a fall. provo.
org/community/peaks-ice-arena
6 $$


Escape the cold and go
to Provo Beach Resort
They have miniature croquet, ropes
course, flow rider, a golf simulator and
so much more. $5-$20 per person.
6 varies  
Go rock climbing
The Quarry is a popular indoor rock
climbing facility in Provo. Just the
two of you can go, or you can bring a
group. quarryclimbing.com
$$ 
Go roller skating
See ice skating above. Less cold.
classicfuncenterorem.com
6$


Go to one of Utah’s
many ski resorts
Get cheap rates for rentals at BYU
Outdoors and go skiing. outdoors.byu.edu
$$
Go snowboarding
Utah does have the best Snow
on earth. Go to one of the many
snowboarding resorts in Utah and test
out the snow. Pack snacks because
it will make you hungry. utah.com/ski/
board.htm
$$

Play racquetball
Check out the scenic Uinta National
Forest on this 20 mile loop.
$
Visit the aquarium
See sharks and penguins at The Living
Planet Aquarium. thelivingplanet.com/
index.php
66 $$$

Go to an art walk
Galleries in downtown Provo are open
late every first Friday of the month for
the Downtown Provo Art Stroll.
66 free  Z
Get up early and hike to the top of a
mountain to watch the sunrise from an
incredible view.
66 free 
Rent a tandem bike
Go for a ride with your sweetheart.
Rent one from BYU Outdoors for $7 per
hour or $25 for the day. outdoors.byu.edu
66 $ 
Play tennis
The perfect sport for men and women.
6 free  Z
Train for a run together
Sign up for a race that is coming up,
and train together. Working towards
a goal together will make your
relationship stronger. Find local races
online.
666 $$
Try Zumba
Combine exercise and dancing and
have a blast.
6$ 
Go to BYU’s racquetball courts in the
RB and play a game.
6 free 
Explore
Drive the Alpine Loop
Hike at sunrise
Visit the Cathedral of
the Madeleine
You don’t need to go to Europe to see
incredible architecture, just Salt Lake
City. utcotm.org
free
Drive around town looking
at Christmas lights
Get into the Christmas spirit.
$Z
Go through a corn maze
Try the 12-acre corn maze at
Cornbelly’s, located at Thanksgiving
Point. cornbellys.com
$$
Visit the Crandall Historical
Printing Museum
The printing museum is one of the
hidden treasures of Provo. Take a
date to learn together about printing
and typography throughout history.
crandallmuseum.org
6 free 
Go to the farmers market
The Provo Farmers Market is full of
fresh foods and crafts. It is open
through October from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. every Saturday at Pioneer Park.
The LaVell Edwards Stadium Farmers
Market runs from 3 to 7 p.m. or dusk
(whichever is earlier) in the south
stadium parking lot, Thursdays until
late October. unvr.se/byufarmers
6 $ 
Take FrontRunner
Ditch the car and take Frontrunner to
downtown Salt Lake City. rideuta.com
66 $$
Go geocaching
Grab a GPS and seek out various
locations. geocaching.com
$
Visit Hatch’s Chocolates
This Salt Lake City chocolate shop
has many handmade chocolates
and famous hot chocolate that is
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made using a blend of melted solid
chocolates. hatchfamilychocolates.com
666 $$$ 
Go to IKEA
Go to a haunted house
See what everyone is talking
about at the Museum
of Natural Curiosity
There are the many haunted houses in
Utah during October. Getting spooked
is the perfect excuse to hold hands.
6 $ 
Ride the Heber Creeper
Go on a scenic train ride. Themed rides
are offered before multiple holidays.
hebervalleyrr.org
66 $$

Go horseback riding
Become a cowboy and cowgirl for
the day. High Country Adventure
offers online registration for rides in
Provo. There are also other horseback
riding services in the Utah Valley area.
highcountryrafting.com
Play house with the room setups.
66

The Museum of Natural Curiosity is a
new exhibit at Thanksgiving Point. It
if fun for all ages, with a lot to explore
and find out about. thanksgivingpoint.
Take a mini road trip
A short road trip to nowhere creates
the perfect atmosphere for spending
time together. Who knows what you’ll
discover outside of Provo.
66 free  Z
Do a ropes course
Experience Oktoberfest
at Snowbird
clasropes.com

Go to Snowbird’s Oktoberfest that
includes a Mountain Coaster, Aerial
Tram, the Alpine Slide and so much
more. Only on Fridays, Saturdays, and
Sundays until mid-October. snowbird.
$$
Go to the hot springs
Tour the Peppermint Place
Go to the Ice Castles
Go to different restaurants and only
order desserts.
6 $$  Z
org/curious
6 $$

com/oktoberfest-getaway
66 $$
Go at a cool time of the year or at
night during the summer.
666 free  Z
Restaurant hopping

Located in American Fork, you can
watch candy being made and sample
a few.
66 free  
Handmade ice castles in Midway are a
must see.
6$ 
Try the CLAS Ropes Course in Provo.
$$ srsr

Visit the Springville
Museum of Art
See new galleries and enjoy impressive
works of art. smofa.org
free 
Visit the State Hospital Castle
Wander the ramparts of the old State
Hospital Castle. There’s an outdoor
amphitheater, fireplace and a couple
of parks for games and picnics. But go
there early. When the sun sets, security
will kick you out.
6 free   Z
Go see and experience
The Leonardo
The Leonardo once in a life time
exhibits that come and go. You better
see the one that is there now before it
leaves for good. theleonardo.org
6 $$ 
Go thrift shop hopping
Map out a few thrift shops around
town and see what cool, vintage items
you find.
6 $  Z
Visit the Tracy Aviary
Located in Salt Lake City, this aviary
provides a unique experience with
many different bird species. The
student price is $6 per person.
tracyaviary.org
66 $$

Take a walk
Take a stroll through Provo and visit
your favorite parks and ponds.
6 free  Z
Visit the Woodbury
Art Museum
Go to an exhibit that interests both
you and your date. uvu.edu/museum
6 free  
First Dates
Have a picnic in your apartment
Set up a picnic on the floor of your
apartment. This is a great idea for a
rainy day.
6 free  Z
See who can get the best buy
Go to the mall and see who can get the
best buy with $5.
6$ 
Draw with sidewalk chalk
During mild months, draw pictures
with chalk on the sidewalk together.
When the weather isn’t so pleasant,
go to the The Wall and draw on their
chalkboard walls.
6 free  Z
Get Chinese food
Go to an authentic Chinese place and
try what real Chinese food is like.
$$ 
Find a Christmas concert
It can be anything form a middle
school concert to an angelic orchestra.
6$ 
Attend a drive-in movie
Located in West Valley, Redwood
Drive-In Theatre provides a doublefeature of first-run movies for the
price of one. redwooddrive-in.com
66 $ 
Have a French toast bar
Get a group together and have
everyone bring an item to put on their
French toast.
6 $ srsr 
Make a reservation at
Homestead Crater
There is a warm spring in a crater.
People can soak, snorkel or scuba
dive. 700 North Homestead Drive, Midway.
homesteadresort.com
6 $$

Experience a meal from the
’50s at Johnny Rockets
Experience the “original hamburger”
from the ’50s at Johnny Rockets. It
is located at the Traverse Mountain
Outlets. johnnyrockets.com
6 $$  
Go to a poetry reading
at a coffee place
You don’t need coffee to have a great
time.
6$ 
Go roller blading
If you do not own roller blades, go
to the classic fun center to go roller
blading. It is $6 per adult for an hour.
classicskating.com
6$


Make a shirt for each other
Buy plain white T-shirts and either tie
dye or use fabric markers to decorate
them.
6$ 
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Make/design the
handle of a spoon
Buy clay that can be baked, mold it
and design the clay around the spoon’s
handle. When finished bake the spoons
in the oven so the clay will set.
6$ 
Have fun with spray paint
Spray paint street art on cardboard
with stencils.
$
Make a tin foil dinner
Pretend you’re camping and make
tinfoil dinners.
6$
Go to the Utah Valley
Renaissance Faire
Located at Thanksgiving Point, the
Renaissance Faire is held Sept. 27 and
28. Tickets can be purchased online.
utahvalleyrenaissancefaire.com
66 $$

Have a chocolate tasting night
Sample a variety of rich, creamy
chocolates. The BYU Store has a wide
variety.
66 $$   Z
Go to the dollar store
See what games and trinkets you can
find to use that night.
$  Z
Cook with a Dutch oven
Find a Dutch oven (available for rent
at BYU Outdoors) and enjoy meat,
potatoes or even apple crisp.
6 $$
Have a fancy fast food night
Set up a tablecloth and candles and eat
your favorite fast food as if you were
at a five-star restaurant.
6 $ 
Make fondue
Have a fondue night and make cheese
fondue to dip bread and apples. For
dessert, make chocolate fondue and
dip strawberries and bananas.
66 $ 
Cook and bake in your kitchen
Instead of going out to eat, find some
good recipes and make dinner and
dessert together.
6$ 
Go country dancing
Grab a cowboy hat and head to The
Center in Provo.
6 $ 
Cook mission food
Show off a piece of your mission’s
culture. If your date served a mission,
invite them to make a course from
their mission.
6$ 
Play games at Nickel City
The Nickel City arcade will bring you
both back to your childhood years.
Restaurants
Aubergine & Company
1365 S State St, Orem,. 801-224-7484
$
Bamboo Hut
This Hawaiian grill serves lunch
and dinner. 2304 N University Pkwy.
bamboohutprovo.com 801-655-1911
$
Bangkok Grill
Located in Orem. Bangkok Grill offers
Asian cuisine. 338 E 800 S, Orem. yelp.com/
biz/bangkok-grill-orem 801-434-8424
$$
Bombay House
Submerse yourself in the culture
of India as you smell the aroma of
the many exotic Indian spices. 463
N University Ave. bombayhouse.com
801-373-6677
$$$
Brick Oven
Located right by campus, these pizzas
are always made from scratch. 111 E 800
N. brickovenrestaurants.com 801-374-8800
$$
Burgers Supreme
El Salvador Restaurant
Kneaders Bakery and Cafe
burgerssupreme.com 801-373-5713
St. yelp.com/biz/el-salvador-restaurant-provo
801-373-5377
kneadersbakery.com 801-812-2200
This classic burger joint is a Provo
favorite. 1796 N University Pkwy.
$
Cafe Rio
Located on the 1st floor of the West
building in the Intermountain Utah
Valley Regional Medical Center, this
restaurant offers American food for
breakfast, lunch and dinner. 1034 North
yelp.com/biz/four-seasons-hot-pot-anddumpling-provo 801-375-6888
801-373-8482
Gloria’s Little Italy
La Jolla Groves
$
801-805-4913
N University Ave #610. lajollagroves.com
801-224-5111
$$
Cafe West
500 West. intermountainhealthcare.org
801-357-7625
Cafe Zupas
Make chocolate-covered
strawberries
This rich dessert is a romantic finish to
an enjoyable evening.
6$ 
Host a tea party
Make sandwiches and fruit punch.
Dress up and enjoy a sophisticated
brunch.
6 $ srsr 
Go to the Varsity Theater
See a movie for just $1 per person.
6$ 
$$$
45 East Center Street. guruscafe.com
801-375-4878
Chef’s Table
Experience fine dining at this fourstar restaurant. 2005 S State St, Orem.
chefstable.net 801-235-9111
$$$
This family-owned Italian restaurant
seeks to bring foods of Naples to
Provo. 61 N 100 E. ladolcevitaprovo.com
$$
This restaurant, set in a unique
atmosphere, claims “insanely good
food” and “healthier ingredients.” 4801
$$$
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner,
Guru’s Cafe offers unique soul food.
Legends Grille
$$
801-422-3757
Happy Sumo
Located at the Riverwoods, this sushi
restaurant offers fresh sushi. 4801 N.
University Avenue. happysumosushi.com/
index.php 801-225-9100
$$$
India Palace
India Palace offers classic Indian dishes
such as tika masala and nan. 98 W Center
Right on campus, this sports grill
offers classic dishes before any
big game. dining.byu.edu/legendsgrille
$$
Los Hermanos
Los Hermanos offers Mexican dishes
and drinks including their famous nonalcoholic specialty drinks. 71 East Center
Street. loshermanosutah.com 801-375-5732
$$
Lotus Garden Restaurant
$
This Chinese restaurant offers
online ordering for both takeout
and reservations. 56 W Center St.
200 S, Salt Lake City. crown-burgers.com
801-532-1155
JDawgs
$
Demae Japanese Restaurant
858 N 700 E. jdawgs.com 801-373-3294
Crown Burger is family owned with
multiple locations in Salt Lake. 377 E
$
Demae has been in Provo for many
years and offers classic Japanese
dishes. 82 W Center St. demae-japanese.com
801-374-0306
$
Get three or four couples together and
jump from apartment to apartment
for each course of the meal.
6 $ srsr
For a casual date, swing by a Redbox
and pick up a movie together.
6 $  Z
This Italian restaurant is located off
University Avenue in downtown
Provo. 1 E Center St. gloriaslittleitaly.com
$
801-377-7687
Crown Burger
Redbox
$
Guru’s Cafe
$
Plan a progressive dinner
This Chinese restaurant offers a unique
dining experience. 236 N University Ave.
Soup, salads and desserts. Perfect for
a date. 408 West 2230 North. cafezupas.com
801-225-5220
Make pictures and patterns to display
in your window or on your wall with
sticky notes.
6$ Z
$
La Dolce Vita Ristorante
Italiano
University Pkwy. caferio.com 801-375-5133
Catch the wave for this fresh Mex
food. 575 E. University Ave. costavida.net
Design something out
of Post-it Notes
$
Kneaders offers soups and sandwiches
and is particularly famous for
its French toast. 295 W 1230 N,.
Four Seasons Hot Pot
& Dumplings
Enjoy some fresh Mexican food. 2250 N
Costa Vida
Play all of your favorite classic arcade
games. nickelcityorem.com
6 $ 
This modest restaurant offers
authentic Salvadoran food. 332 W Center
St. indiapalaceut.com 801-373-7200
JDawgs, located just south of campus,
is an iconic restaurant for BYU Cougars.
$
lotusgardenprovo.com 801-374-0753
Magleby’s Fresh
Try their breakfast menu or their
famous chocolate cake. 3362 N. University
Ave. maglebysfresh.com 801-852-8620
Jimmy John’s Gourmet
Sandwiches
$$
Pkwy. jimmyjohns.com 801-375-7777
Malawi’s is a fast casual restaurant
with a purpose. For every meal you
buy, one is provided for children
This sub shop even offers delivery —
perfect for a quick bite. 2308 N University
$
Malawi’s Pizza
Ice Cream, Yogurt, Dessert
Baskin Robbins
Try one of the 31 flavors. 29 E 1230 N.
baskinrobbins.com 801-377-0031
$
Cold Stone Creamery
Classic ice cream shop. 2302 North
University Parkway. coldstonecreamery.com
801-373-4703
Coney’s Frozen Custard
A yummy treat. 242 East University
Parkway, Orem. coneyscustard.com
801-371-0500
Creamery on Ninth
Delicious soft-serve and packed
ice cream as well as shakes and a
smorgasbord of toppings. 1209 N 900 E,
Provo. dining.byu.edu/creamery 801-422-2663
Farr’s Fresh Ice Cream
Sub Zero
Hello Yogurt
The Chocolate
1073 South 750 East, Orem. farrsfresh.com
801-616-5001
Frozen Yogurt 376 East University Parkway,
Orem. yelp.com/biz/hello-yogurt-orem
801-802-7888
Ike’s Creamery
Incredible Blue Bell Ice Cream. Worth
every penny. 4801 University Avenue, Provo,
Utah 84604. facebook.com/ikescreamery
801-224-5001
Macey’s Kong Kone
This epic ice cream cone is a must have!
1400 North State St.. 801-356-3216
$
1774 N University Pkwy. subzeroicecream.com
801-375-0104
The Chocolate is known as the perfect
place for a DTR. Naturally, it’s the
perfect place for a date night. Find
a quiet corner in this sweet bakery
and share a dessert. 212 S State St Orem.
thechocolatedc.com 801-224-7334
$
Yogurtland
The land for all yogurts. 534 East
University Parkway. yogurt-land.com
801-225-5440
$
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in Africa. 4801 N University Ave #110.
the beauty of good, simple food.” 320 S
$$
State St Orem. pizzeria712.com 801-623-6712
$$
com/biz/sam-hawk-korean-restaurant-provo
801-377-7766
Mountain West Burrito
Rancherito’s Mexican Food
Sammy’s
malawispizza.com 801-225-2800
Enjoy casual Mexican cuisine just
south of BYU campus. 815 N 700 E.
mountainwestburrito.com 801-805-1870
$
Nicolitalia Pizzeria
This pizzeria offers 16 specialty pizzas
inspired from the east and west coasts.
2295 N University Pkwy. nicolitaliapizzeria.
com 801-356-7900
$$
Pantrucas Chilean Restaurant
Enjoy the food and the people at this
authentic Chilean restaurant. 3161
North Canyon Road. pantrucas.com/food
801-373-9712
$
Pita Pit
Try fresh and healthy flat bread
dishes. 240 N University Ave. pitapit.com
801-356-7482
$
Pizza Pie Cafe
This family-owned restaurant started
in Rexburg, Idaho and has developed
and grown into what it is today. 2235
North University Parkway. pizzapiecafe.co
801-373-5561
$$
Pizzaria Seven Twelve
The chefs at this casual restaurant
have a “heartfelt desire for sharing
Rancherito’s has multiple locations in
Utah and serves Mexican cuisine. 1314 N
State St. 801-374-0822
$
Roll Up Cafe
Go to Roll Up Cafe and get one of
their relationship-themed dessert
crepes. See which one defines your
relationship. 605 S State Street, Orem.
rollupmycrepe.com 801-882-7373
$$
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
The Macaroni Grill strives to combine
tradition and innovation to create
memorable Italian dishes. 4801 N
University Ave #50. macaronigrill.com
801-765-1688
$$
Ruby River
Eat at this American steakhouse in
southern Provo. 1454 S. University Ave.
rubyriver.com 801-371-0648
$$
$
Sammy’s serves delicious burgers
and fries — not to mention the “date
shake,” which is perfect for two. 27 N
100 W. sammyspieshake.com 801-805-9208
$
Skyroom (in the Wilk)
The Skyroom is a perfect lunch date
that is right on BYU campus. dining.byu.
edu/skyroom 801-422-9020
$$$
Slab Pizza
Right next to campus, Slab Pizza offers
unique flavors in large quantities. 669 E
800 N. slabpizza.com 801-377-3883
$
Spicy Corea
Spicy Corea serves Korean cuisine
with complimentary cinnamon tea at
the end of the meal. 43 N University Ave.
Thai Village
Thai Village offers authentic
Thai cuisine. 410 N University Ave.
thaivillageprovo.com 801-691-0922
$
The Banana Leaf
This Singaporean restaurant offers a
unique atmosphere and an out-ofthe-ordinary menu. 409 N University Ave.
801-205-7619
$$$
The Pie Pizzeria
Known as “The Pie” to locals, this
pizzeria is known to many as “the best
kept secret” in Salt Lake City. 273 S 1300
E, Salt Lake City. thepie.com 801-582-5700
$$
Street. sensuoussandwich.com 801-377-9244
$
This restaurant is one of few that offer
Korean cuisine. 660 N Freedom Blvd. yelp.
$$
Sweet’s Island Place
saigoncafeprovo.biz 801-812-1173
Sam Hawk Korean Restaurant
801-375-6840
The Sensuous Sandwich
$$
Saigon Cafe
$
Thai Ruby menu items include five
elements: hot, sour, sweet, salty and
bitter. 744 East 820 North. thairubyfood.com
spicycorea.com 801-377-7330
Sweet’s Island Place offers tropical
drinks and dishes. 711 Columbia Ln. yelp.
This family-owned restaurant
offers Chinese cuisine. 440 W 300 S.
Thai Ruby Restaurant
com/biz/sweets-island-restaurant-provo
801-374-0000
Terra Mia
This restaurant offers authentic Italian
cuisine for lunch and dinner. 1050 S 750 E,
Orem. terramiaonline.com 801-226-4757
$$
The Sensuous Sandwich offers a
variety of succulent subs. 163 West Center
$
Tucanos Brazilian Grill
Located at The Riverwoods, Tucanos
offers all-you-can-eat Brazilian cuisine.
Apply to their birthday club and during
the month of your birthday you will
get a free meal. 4801 N University Ave
#790. tucanos.com 801-224-4774
$$
Free (or almost free) Dates
Watch “Adventure Time”
Make a fort
Origami with newspapers
Make paper sail hats
Collect rubbish from around
the apartment and make art
Make a movie
instructions.com
6 free  Z
Visit Santa Claus
Jake the Dog and Finn the Human want
you to date because the HBLL has first
few seasons on Blu-ray.
free  Z
See if you can make something cool
out of random objects.
free  Z
Write a bucket list
Share your lifelong goals and
ambitions with your date.
666 free  Z
Make cards for each other and
then send them in the mail
Draw pictures and get creative.
666  Z
Do the crossword
puzzle together
Pull out a crossword. If a date is going
well, you can spend a little more time
together.
free  Z
Dance in your living room
If you know how to swing dance or
cha-cha, make a playlist and dance
together in your living room.
66 free  Z
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Make a fort in your apartment with
blankets and chairs. Then eat dinner or
watch a movie inside it.
66 free  Z
Check out a camera and tripod at the
Multimedia Lab. Try making a music
video or a stop-motion film using a
series of pictures.
6 free
Check out a movie from
the media center
Get a movie for free at the HBLL’s
media center.
6 free  Z
Watch an entire TV
series together
Pop in a series you’ve been dying to
watch and start from the beginning.
666 free Z
Watch a black and white
movie or a silent film
Rent an old movie and see if you can
stay interested in it the entire time.
Make sure to have some popcorn.
66 $  Z
Check out a book from the library
on origami, and make fun shapes
with newspaper. It is a great way
to decorate an apartment. origami-
Go to the mall and
people watch
See what interesting people you can
find as you peruse the mall.
66 free   Z
Visit a pet store
Visit a pet store and play with the cats
and dogs that are up for adoption.
66 free   Z
Spell your names in
photography
Pose in the shapes of different letters,
or look for letters in objects on the
street. For example, a light post could
be an “r.”
6 free  Z
Have a photo shoot
Gather props and take cute pictures
together. Find a Polaroid camera for an
old-school twist.
666 free  Z
Watch YouTube for instructions on
how to make paper sail hats and make
them. Take silly pictures in them.
6 free  Z
Go to the closest mall, sit on Santa’s
lap and tell him what you want for
Christmas.
6 free  
Star gaze
Get out of the city and find a place
where you can see the stars.
66 free   Z
Find a good lookout spot
and watch the sunset
Drive to the base of the Y hike parking
lot and watch the sun go down.
666 free   Z
Go tunnel singing Sunday night
On Sunday evenings go down and sing
hymns at the Marriott Center tunnel.
6 free  Z
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Movies
Learn
Upcoming Major Movies
Varsity Theater
Take Care of My Cat (Korean)
Annie
Hocus Pocus
Terraferma (Italian)
Opens Dec. 19
Big Hero 6
Opens Nov. 7
Book of Life
Opens Oct. 17
Interstellar
Oct. 31, WSC.
free
Maleficent
Oct. 10-11, 17, WSC.
$
International Cinema
Into the Woods
250 SWKT. ic.byu.edu/now 801-422-5751
Opens Dec. 25
free
Night at the Museum:
Secret of the Tomb
Nov. 11-15
A Better Life (English)
The Boxtrolls
A Christmas Carol
[1951] (English)
The Hobbit: The Battle
of Five Armies
All Quiet on the Western
Front (English)
Opens Dec. 17
Oct. 7-11
The Hunger Games:
Mockingjay, Part 1
Amal (Hindi)
Oct. 7-11
Opens Sept. 25
Opens Nov. 21
Nov. 11-15
The Cabinet of
Dr. Caligari (Silent)
Oct. 28-Nov. 1
The Eye (Cantonese)
Opens Nov. 7
Opens Dec. 19
Nov. 18-22
Dec. 2-6
Come Drink with Me
(Cantonese)
Nov. 18-22
The Missing Picture (French)
Sept. 23-27
The Well Digger’s
Daughter (French)
Oct. 21-25
Valentin (Spanish)
Sept. 23-27
Vertical Ray of the
Sun (Vietnamese)
Oct. 21-25
Carmike Wynnsong 12
4925 N Edgewood Dr
Oct. 14-18
Cinemark 16
Dirty Hearts (Japanese)
1200 Towne Centre Blvd
Nov. 4-8
Cinemark American Fork
Favela Rising (Portuguese)
715 W 180 N, American Fork
Nov. 18-22
Cinemark Draper and XD
Gallipolli (English)
12129 S State St, Draper
Sept. 23-27
Cinemark Moves 9
Henry V (English)
9539 S 700 E, Sandy
Oct. 7-11
Cinemark Movie 8
Hotel (German)
2424 N University Pkwy
Oct. 28-Nov. 1
Cinemark University Mall
James’ Journey (Hebrew)
1010 S 800 E, Orem
Nov. 11-15
Mammoth Screen Theater
Joyeux Noel (French)
2929 N Thanksgiving Way, Lehi
Dec. 2-6
Megaplex Theatres Lehi
Lawrence of Arabia (English)
More Than Honey (German)
9400 S State St, Sandy
Nov. 4-8
Stadium Cinemas
Rare Exports (Finnish)
633 S 950 W, Payson
Dec. 2-6
Towne Cinema
Still Mine (English)
120 W Main St, American Fork
Water Gardens
Pleasant Grove 6
912 W Garden Dr, Pleasant Grove
Water Gardens Spanish Fork 8
790 Expressway Ln, Spanish Fork
Nov. 4-8
Read children’s books
at the HBLL
Go to a local bookstore to
read and drink hot chocolate
Winter Light (Swedish)
Megaplex 17 Jordan Commons
Create crayon art.
$$
The Italian (Russian)
Oct. 14-18
Crouching Tiger Hidden
Dragon (Mandarin)
2935 N Thanksgiving Way, Lehi
Melting crayons
The Grandmaster (Mandarin)
Wadjda (Arabic)
Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Write a list of 20 questions to ask each
other. Share your answers afterward.
6 free  Z
Pick out your favorites from childhood
and read them together.
free 
Oct. 28-Nov. 1
Oct. 14-18
Local Theaters
Play 20 Questions
Oct. 21-25
Sept. 30-Oct. 4
L. Tom Perry
Special Collections
Archive Film Series
Auditorium, Level 1, HBLL. sites.lib.byu.edu/
artcomm
Take a trip to Barnes & Noble, and
search for some interesting finds.
6 free  
Take a certification
class together
Become certified together it can be
anything from scuba to hunters safety.
66 $$
Have a culture-themed night
Pick a culture and play its music, eat its
food, and do an activity that is popular
in that culture.
66 $$ srsr
Visit the family history library
Go to the second floor of the HBLL
and learn something cool about
each other’s heritage. sites.lib.byu.edu/
familyhistory
6 free
Make gingerbread houses
Use graham crackers instead of
gingerbread for a cheaper and more
easily accessible option.
$
free
Christmas in Connecticut [1945]
Dec. 5.
Glass Menagerie [1950]
Nov. 7.
Laura [1944]
Sept. 26.
On campus
See what is at the
Bean Museum
Mark Twain [1944]
Nov. 21.
Go to the Bean Museum or Museum of
Paleontology and sketch what you see.
free 
Miracle on 34th Street [1947]
See BYU’s Men’s Chorus
Dec. 11.
O Henry’s Full House [1952]
Oct. 10.
Ramona [1928]
Sept 12.
Sorry, Wrong Number [1948]
Oct. 24.
Go so see the largest collegiate men’s
choir in America.
6$
See University Singers
BYU’s top choral group is preparing
for a spring 2015 tour in China and a 30
year reunion.
Go to a BYU sports game
Show your team spirit and support one
of the many different sports teams at
BYU. byucougars.com
6$
Go caroling
Go Christmas caroling around campus.
free srsr 
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Visit the Museum
of Ancient Life
This dinosaur museum is located at
Thanksgiving Point. thanksgivingpoint.
org/visit/museumofancientlife
6 free
Visit the Museum of
Peoples and Cultures
This museum, located at 100 E 700
N, circulates through many exhibits
about different peoples and cultures.
mpc.byu.edu
6 free 
Make paper airplanes
See who builds the most sound
aircraft.
6 free  Z
Learn Photoshop at the HBLL
Basic photography skills will be useful
for the rest of your life. train.byu.edu
6 free 
Go on Pinterest and
find a DIY project
Find a craft that you both will enjoy.
66 $
Make rock candy
Look up instructions on YouTube and
dive in to sugar secrets of the culinary
arts.
$
Go Couponing
Gather coupons and score some killer
deals.
$$ 
Outdoors
Have a barbecue for two
Grill chicken or burgers outside and
enjoy a sunny day in the spring or
summer.
6 $$
wordpress.com
6$ 
Experience one of the
Education in Zion date nights
The Education in Zion Gallery in the
Joseph F. Smith Building, has different
activities that you can for a date and
it is all free. Some of the activities are
Old Nauvoo Dancing, Hispanic Heritage
programs, and more. Some nights they
offer free food as well. educationinzion.
byu.edu
6 free srsr 
Play at the Eyring
Science Center
The lobby of the science center is
interactive and educational.
6 free  Z
Have a picnic on the roof
Local Parks
Bicentennial Park
1440 S 1600 E. parkfinder.provo.org
Bonneville Park
1450 N 800 W. oremrecreation.com
See impressive chalk art at the
Riverwoods.
6 free  
Take a sleigh ride
400 N 400 E. parkfinder.provo.org
Kiwanis Park
Hit balls at the driving range
Go for a fun sleigh ride around town.
66 $$ 
Play Annie Oakley at
a shooting range
Memorial Park
Take your date to a driving range.
Show off your swing.
6 $$ 
Take a hay ride
Go for a hay ride around town.
66 $$ srsr  
Visit the Hogle Zoo
Admission is $11.95 October through
April and $14.95 from May to
September. Tickets are available online.
hoglezoo.org
66 $$

Roast marshmallows
Make a fire in Provo Canyon, or roast
marshmallows over your stove.
6$ 
Have an outdoor movie night
Whether you have a projector or just a
laptop, an outdoor movie night can be
fun and romantic. Bring a blanket and
watch a movie at the park.
66 free  Z
Take that city boy/girl to the shooting
range and show off your shooting
skills. They offer activities from trap
doubles to sporting clays. provo-canyon-
fun.weebly.com/shooting.html
66 $$


Go sledding
Joaquin Park
820 N 1100 E. parkfinder.provo.org
800 E Center St. parkfinder.provo.org
Paul Ream Wilderness Park
1600 W 500 N. parkfinder.provo.org
Pioneer Park
500 W Center St. parkfinder.provo.org
Rock Canyon Park
Find the biggest hill in Provo and go
sledding.
free 
2620 N 1200 E. parkfinder.provo.org
Construct a snow cave
Vivian Park
Play in the snow during winter months.
free 
Build a snowman
SCERA Park
600 S State St, Orem. oremrecreation.com
Provo Canyon. utahcounty.gov/Parks
Build a snowman in your front yard.
Ski Resorts
See the Christmas lights
on Temple Square
utah.com/ski
zioncanyonmusicfestival.com
66 $
Fly over the Wasatch Mountains near
Provo River. maxzipline.com
$$$
Alta Ski Resort
Brighton
Canyons
Deer Valley
Park City
Snowbird
Solitude
Sundance
Record a song at the
HBLL sound booth
At noon, other small groups perform
in the main gallery space of the HFAC.
Go to Open Mic Night
at the Wall
mediaviewrooms.lib.byu.edu
6 free
See an exhibit at the MOA
Zion Canyon Music Festival

Take a lovely lady to Divine Comedy.
Tickets are $5 each. For an even
cheaper date, go to a Divine Comedy
tech show. It’s free! byudivinecomedy.
Don’t forget a blanket and picnic
basket to share!
66 $  
Add a twist to your typical picnic.
666 $ 
Go to the Chalk the
Block art festival
Sept. 26-27 126 Lion Boulevard, Springdale.
Attend Divine Comedy
Have a picnic in Provo Canyon
Visit the Media Center at the 4th
floor and try out the equipment.
Attend BYU International
Cinema
Watch an international cinema. Films
are shown in 250 SWKT. ic.byu.edu
6 free 
Perform karaoke at the Wall
Every Wednesday night is karaoke at
the Wall. thewall.byu.edu
66 free 
See a student recital at
the Madsen Recital Hall
During the Christmas season, drive
to Salt Lake City and enjoy the lights
while walking around Temple Square.
free
Ride a Zipline
arts.byu.edu
6 free, $ 
Admission at the BYU Museum of Art
is free. It is open Monday through
Saturday. moa.byu.edu
6 free 
See a show at the Nelke
Experimental Theatre
The Nelke Experimental Theatre is
designed for playwrights and directors
to create new theatre experiences.
A performance here would be
unforgettable. Look in the Performing
box arts.byu.edu
$
Play an instrument or like to sing? The
Wall provides an open stage every
Tuesday night. thewall.byu.edu
6 free 
Go to the Planetarium
Go to the planetarium at BYU and
have a night under the stars. See the
schedule online. planetarium.byu.edu
6$ 
See a Student Show at the HFAC
New shows are constantly being
displayed at the HFAC. Enjoy the
artwork on all three floors and find
your inner art critic.
6 free 
In the evenings the School of Music
holds student and faculty recitals
including solos, small ensembles and
chamber music. Often the recitals are
in the Madsen Recital Hall in the HFAC.
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Take a Stroll
Strolls are the perfect date You can get
to know someone for a first date, have
deep conversations, or play around as
you walk and improvise on the stroll.
Riverwoods Stroll
Campus Stroll
South of Campus Stroll
Stop by fruit trees throughout campus
and end at the JFSB balcony.
Center Street Stroll
Walk down Center and check out some
of the shops and restaurants that look
interesting to you. This could easily
lead to another date.
Eyring Science Center/
Planetarium Stroll
Walk through the Riverwoods and
stop by some of the shops to play with
the toys.
It’s fun to stroll the streets south of
campus and look for a park to play at.
Only a few have swings so you might
want to check them out ahead of time.
Temple Grounds Stroll
A walk around the temple can help
you connect with the person you are
dating on a different level. Just make
sure it’s the right time before you go.
Walk up to campus and end at the
Eyring Science Center to experiment
with some of the exhibits.
Thanksgiving Point
Fruit Orchards Stroll
Walk down University and check out all
the shops. Take one side on the way up
and the other on the way back down.
Look up a fruit in season and go walk
the orchards together as you pick fresh
fruit. pickyourown.org/UT.htm
Stroll through the gardens.
University Avenue Stroll
Museum of Art Gardens & HFAC
There are beautiful sculptures in
between the MOA and the HFAC. If you
are enjoying your time together, pop
into either building and take a look at
the art.
Performing Arts
Bastille
Nov. 11 800 W University Pkwy, Orem.
uccucenter.com 801-467-8499
$$$
The Black Keys
41955 Maverik Center, 3200 S. Decker Lake
Drive, West Valley. maverikcenter.com
800-745-3000
$$$
Experience a show at
Comedy Sports
Take part in this interactive improv
experience. Tickets are $8 online or $10
at the door. comedysportzutah.com
66 $$ 
Go to a concert at
Muse or Velour
Downtown Provo has a great concert
scene. Venues like Muse and Velour
have concerts throughout the week
for reasonable prices ($3 to $7).
musemusiccafe.com, velourlive.com
6$

See a concert at the
Ragan Theater
Get tickets to a concert from UVU’s
Sorensen Student Center. Find more
information online. uvu.edu/ragan
$$
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See a performance at the
Covey Center for the Arts
On-campus
Performing Arts
BYU Philharmonic
arts.byu.edu 801-422-2981
BYU Philharmonic:
Evening of Concertos
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Feb. 4-7, 11-14 Nelke Theatre, HFAC
$
Actors From the London Stage/
Much Ado About Nothing
$$$

The Piano Guys
Dec. 20 Energy Solutions Arena, 301 W South
Temple St, Salt Lake. energysolutionsarena.
com 801-355-7328
$$$
Watch a performance
of The Nutcracker
Go to the Mountain West Ballet
and watch The Nutcracker.
mountainwestballet.org
66 $$$

HFAC.
BYU Singers 30th
Anniversary Concert
Sept. 24 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
An Evening with the
Opera Chorus
Mar. 27 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
BYU Spectacular
Dec. 10 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
free
Oct. 16-17 Marriott Center.
$
Ballet in Concert
BYU Symphonic Band
Jan. 29-31 Pardoe Theatre, HFAC.
$$
Oct. 28 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Ballet Showcase
BYU Symphony Orchestra
Nov. 7-8 169 RB.
$
Oct. 29 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Ballroom in Concert
BYU Wind Symphony
Apr. 10-11 Marriott Center.
$$
Nov. 5 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
BFA New York Showcase
Celebration of Christmas
Apr. 9-10 Nelke Theatre, HFAC.
$
Dec. 5-6 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$$
BYU Choir Showcase
Chamber Orchestra
Sept. 25-26 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Dec. 2, Mar. 19 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
BYU Folk Music Ensemble
Christmas Around the World
Nov. 11 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
$
Dec. 5-6 Marriott Center.
$
BYU Instrumental Showcase
Classical Greek Theatre
Festival: Hecuba
Oct. 1 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
BYU Jazz Showcase
hct.org
Mar. 13, Nov. 14-15 de Jong Concert Hall,
American Piano Quartet
See a show at the Echo Theatre
Get tickets to musicals including “A
Christmas Carol” and “Mary Poppins.”
BYU Singers & Concert Choir
$
familyconcerts.byu.edu 801-422-2981
See a show at Hale
Center Theatre
Feb. 11 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Sept. 25-27 JFSB outdoor courtyard
$
The Covey Center hosts plays, musicals
and concerts throughout the year. Get
tickets to a show that you will both
enjoy. coveycenter.org
6 $$ 
Support the local theatre. A
performance here would be
unforgettable. theechotheatre.com
$
Nov. 19 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
$
BYU Jazz Ensemble
Nov. 6 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Sept. 30 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Play
Play Apples to Apples
while eating apples
Add a quirky twist to a gaming
favorite.
6 $ srsr  Z
Sept. 22 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Compagnie sens Dessus
Dessous: Linea
Feb. 5-7 Pardoe Theatre, HFAC.
$
Cougar Marching Band
Nov. 18 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Make your own bubble
soap, blow bubbles
Learn how to make bubbles.
6$ Z
Get a disposable camera
and get off Instagram
Play Battleship
Buy a disposable camera and have a
competition to see you takes the best
pictures with them.
6$ 
Play three-legged bowling
Play a card/board game
Have a intense game.
free  Z
Tie your legs together. The girl bowls
first, and then the guy bowls second
left-handed.
$$ srsr 
Play a game and find out how
competitive your date is. Also, it gives
room to talk and get to know one
another.
6 free  Z
Cougarettes
Feb. 19 Covey Center for the Arts.
free
Dance in Concert
Feb. 20-21 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
dancEnsemble
Nov. 14-15, Mar. 20-21 169 RB.
$
DanceSport
Nov. 14-15 Ballroom, WSC.
Mar. 11-14 Marriott Center.
$
Evening of Percussion
Nov. 11 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Extracts from “The Fall of
the House of Usher”
Oct. 28 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
$
Family Concert Series:
A Singing Adventure
Mar. 21 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC
Many Flavors of Winds
and Percussion
Feb. 28 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC
Peter and the Wolf and Friends
Nov. 15 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
Selections from “The
Marriage Of Figaro”
Guest Artist Robert
Williams, bassoon
Oct. 17 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
free
Harp Solo and Ensemble
Mar. 28 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
free
HFAC 50th Festival
of the Arts Gala
Nov. 20 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
free
Group For New Music
Oct. 9 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
free
Guest Artist David
Korevaar, piano
Feb. 5-7 Margetts Theatre, HFAC.
$
Jazz Legacy Dixieland Band
Nov. 5 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
free
Jazz Voices
Dec. 3 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
$
Jazz Voices and Jazz Ensemble
Feb. 12 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Living Legends: Seasons
Feb. 6-7, Mar. 26 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Lynn Harrell, cello, and
BYU Philharmonic
Mar. 20 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Men’s Chorus &
Women’s Chorus
Nov. 7-8 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Microburst Theatre Ensemble
Mar. 5-7, 11-14 Margetts Theatre, HFAC.
$
Nathan Gunn, baritone;
Julie Gunn, piano
Sept. 26 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
free
Feb. 13 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
$$$
Play chess
the balloons so they will pop and the
paint comes out.
6$ 
Play this intellectual game and prepare
to claim “check mate.”
66 free  Z
Play croquet
There are plenty of places on campus
that are perfect for croquet. Find a
grassy area and a croquet kit and have
fun.
free srsr  Z
Cup fence design
Using plastic cups, design a picture or
message in a fence.
6$ Z
Make dart paint
Fill water balloons up with paint and
hook them to a board. Throw darts at
Octubafest
Oct. 23-25 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
free
HFAC.
Men’s Chorus
Group for Experimental Music
The Music Dance Theatre
Broadway Revue
Dec. 11 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Indian Ink Theatre Company:
The Elephant Wrestler
free
Apr. 9-11 Pardoe Theatre.
$
Noteworthy
Our Town
Mar. 17 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$$
Final Cut Film Festival
The Marriage of Figaro
Sept. 25 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
$
Apr. 3 HFAC, MOA, WSC.
free, $
Oct. 25 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
familyconcerts.byu.edu 801-422-2981
Nishat Khan
Go fishing
Relax on a lake or river front.
6 free 
Play four-square
This classic game will bring back old
memories. squarefour.org/rules
6 free srsr  Z
Play Frisbee
Go to a park and throw a Frisbee.
6 free  Z
Nov. 21-22, Dec. 2-6, 9-11 Pardoe Theatre,
$$
Royal Ballet of Cambodia
Oct. 18, 21-25 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$$
Feb. 20-21 Pardoe Theatre, HFAC.
$
The Shanghai
Restoration Project
Feb. 5-7 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
$
The Winter’s Tale
Mar. 20-21, 24-27, 31, Apr. 1-3 Pardoe
Theatre, HFAC.
Nov. 1 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$$
$
See How They Run
41982 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
HFAC.
University Orchestra and
University Strings
Nov. 7-8, 12-15, 18-22 Margetts Theatre,
$$
Senior Dance Showcase
Nov. 21-22 169 RB.
$
Sound of Silk and Bamboo
Oct. 10 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
$
Student Composer Showcase
Mar. 26 Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC.
free
Synthesis
Mar. 11 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Synthesis with Essential
Ellington Jazz Festival
Nov. 21-22 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
The Count of Monte Cristo
Jan. 22-24, 27-31 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$$
The Fisherman And His Wife
Sept. 26-27, Oct. 1-4, 8-11 Nelke Theatre,
University Chorale
41976 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Utah Symphony with
Fumiaka Miura
41963 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$$
Video Game Studies Symposium
Feb. 12-14 B. F. Larsen Gallery, HFAC.
free
Vocal Point
Jan. 16-17 Pardoe Theatre, HFAC.
$
Wind Symphony &
Symphonic Band
41983 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Winter ChoirFest
42045 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
Women’s Chorus
HFAC.
42084 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
The King’s Singers
Young Ambassadors:
Heartsongs
$
Feb. 27-28 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$$$
Go-kart
Race to the finish and see who is faster
behind the wheel.
6 $$ 
Play laser tag
Laser Assault charges $8 per person for
30 minutes and $13 per person for 60
minutes. See who can take the other
one down first! laserassault.net
6 $$  
Play with Legos
Build castles and fortresses.
6 free  Z
Schedule a live animal show
Courtesy of the Monte L. Bean
Museum, you can schedule a live
animal show for $35. But plan ahead,
Mar. 5-7 de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC.
$
because an event requires scheduling
two weeks in advance. mlbean.byu.edu
6 $$$ srsr
Have a marshmallow war
Make marshmallow guns from PVC
pipes, and after have a marshmallow
gun war with them.
6$ 
Go miniature golfing
Play miniature golf at the Orem Fun
Center (Trafalga). sevenpeaks.com
6 $ 
Night of Murder Mystery
Nov. 14-15 murdermystery.byu.edu
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Nerf gun fight
Get some Nerf guns and have a war
with them.
6 $ srsr 
Write poetry out of
newspapers
Grab a newspaper, and make poetry
piece by piece. Cut words out and
move them, or cross them out with a
sharpie. The sky is the limited.
6 free  Z
Try paintballing
Go rent paintball gear, and go
paintballing. Make sure to wear clothes
you do not care about.
66 $$ srsr 
Play ping pong
See who has the best table tennis
skills.
6 free  Z
Play in a playground
Enjoy the swings and slides that you
still love.
66 free   Z
Write cheesy poems
for each other
“Roses are red
Violets are blue
My love is great
and it’s all just for you”
free  Z
Paint pottery
Go to Color Me Mine. Paint pottery
and then exchange your creations.
colormemine.com
6 $$

Provo Recreation Center
Slide down the water slide, use the
work-out equipment, or hit the skate
park.
$
Pick pumpkins
Pick pumpkins then carve a jack-o’lantern together and see what silly or
scary face you can come up with.
$$
Rent a puppy
Contact Puppies for Rent and rent a
cuddly critter. It costs $15 for an hour.
puppiesforrent.com
666 $$


Do a puzzle together
Buy a puzzle (Barnes & Noble has a
good collection) and finish it together
in one night.
6$ Z
Rake leaves and jump in
All of the leaves are changing colors
and falling from the trees in the fall.
Rake up the leaves and jump in them.
Turn it into service, and help someone
living in a house with too many leaves
and too little time or strength.
6 free 
Skip rocks
Teach her your technique. Skip rocks in
the dark by opening up glow sticks and
pouring the liquid onto the rocks.
66 free  Z
Have a snowball fight
See each other’s competitive edge.
This would also be fun as a group date.
Team up with your date, or have a
battle of the sexes. Just don’t do it on
campus.
6 free  Z
Tube at Soldier Hollow
hour session costs $20 per person.
soldierhollow.com
6 $$$

Make bowling a little more
lively with Uno bowling
Grab a deck of uno cards, and go to the
bowling alley. Take a card from the top
of the deck. Whatever the card says is
what you do, if the card has a one on
it. You can only take one step before
bowling. If a wild card the person you
are with picks what you have to do
before bowling.
6 $ srsr 
Do a white elephant
gift exchange
A white elephant gift exchange is
a fun idea for a group date that
will guarantee lots of laughs. Have
everyone bring a wrapped gift, and
cap the price at around $5.
6 $ srsr 
Play Wii Olympics
Compete with another couple in Wii
Sports.
6 free srsr  Z
Slip and slide down the hills and have
a fun and adventurous date. A two-
Serious Relationships
Make a blog together
There are plenty of free services such
as Blogger or Tumblr.
666 free  Z
Make a book
Make an alphabet book, and give it a
theme, sports, Mormon, music
$
Crepes for breakfast
Making crepes for breakfast is a good
way to talk to a person, and also gives
a good start to the day.
$
Christmas tree
Decorate a Christmas tree together.
It can even be a tree outside. Your
decorations could be homemade, or
you could buy cheap ones from the
dollar store.
$
Cook your favorite
childhood recipes
Share meals from your childhood that
remind you both of what it was like to
be a kid.
6$ 
Rent a four wheeler
Rent a four wheeler for a really special
date such as a birthday and drive up
the canyon. It is one of the best ways
to see the changing colors.
66 $$$
Go to Lagoon’s frightmares
It a spooky but thrilling experience
at Lagoon where the park becomes
haunted. Sept. 19-Oct. 30 lagoonpark.
com/attractions/frightmares
66 $$$ srsr

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Visit one of Utah’s five
National Parks
Utah has so many beautiful national
parks that people come from around
the world to see. Take a day and go to
one or two parks. It is only $10 to get
into a park and the ticket will allow
you to get into the other parks for
free. utah.com/nationalparks
66 $$ 
Go shopping and pick out
outfits for each other
Both of you can branch out of your
wardrobe comfort zone.
666 $$$  
Make a paper lantern
Make floating lanterns like the ones
in Disney’s “Tangled,” and let them go
over the lake. Don’t start a fire.
66 $   Z
Take a trip to the Provo Temple
Visit the Provo Temple grounds, or
even do ordinance work together.
66 free  Z
Dine at Chef’s Table
Serve
Bake and deliver sugar cookies
Get into the Christmas season, and
bake cookies to eat and share with
others.
6$ 
Make cards or treats
for close friends
Surprise your friends by thinking of
them while you are on your date.
66 $  Z
Send care packages to
members of the military
Show your appreciation by sending
treats to servicemen and women.
$$ 
Make cupcakes for someone
and deliver them
Experience fine dining at this fourstar restaurant. 2005 S State St, Orem.
chefstable.net 801-235-9111
Show off your baking skills and deliver
cupcakes to someone else.
6$ 
$$$
Scrapbook
Bring “get well” balloons
to the hospital
Share the memories you both love. Try
using Shutterfly.
6$ 
Leave them with the nurse for
someone who is alone. No latex
balloons allowed.
$
Index names for FamilySearch
Get together with your laptops and
index when the weather doesn’t
permit an outdoor date. familysearch.
org/volunteer/indexing
free
Write nice notes
Write little notes of encouragement
or support to friends and people you
know. Leave them at their doors. They
will be pleasantly surprised.
free  Z
Leave friendly
messages on cars
Write friendly notes and leave them on
all of the cars in a parking lot. Also try
window markers
free  Z
Visit an old folks’ home
Volunteer your time to help the elderly.
6 free  
Volunteer at a soup kitchen
Go help others and volunteer at a soup
kitchen unvr.se/utsoupkitchen
6 free  
Find a service activity
through Y-serve
Show that you are charitable and
service-oriented.
free 
Spend Saturday cleaning
up outdoor spaces
Help a neighbor rake leaves in the fall
or shovel snow on a snowy day
free
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I’m The
Man ...
… behind the dating ideas in Two
since before our dating guide even
had a name. Imagine having the
task of coming up with hundreds of
dating ideas and then six months
later doing it all over again. Sometimes first-hand experiences can only
get you so far. From Pinterest to Reddit, I scoured the Internet for the
most interesting activities about dating. Then I wrote and wrote some
more, and in many instances wrote whatever came to mind. As we
approach our first anniversary as a publication I’d like to share some of
my favorite ideas that never made it past the editor.
Earn your dinner
Attend city council meeting
Bieber fever
WoW
Write fan mail to Justin Bieber, listen to JB, record a
YouTube video of you singing.
Wear The Universe
Make paper sail hats out of The Universe newspaper.
Harlem Globetrotters
Wear sweatbands, short shorts, jerseys and play
horse.
Banksy
Bring your laptops and download a free trial of World
of Warcraft. Plenty of couples have met raiding and
pillaging townships.
Mustaches
Wear fake mustaches to a fancy restaurant.
Lavishness meets the absurd.
Mighty ducks
Make ducks out of duct tape at the duck pond.
Design newspaper clothing
Senior citizen
Vehicle maintenance
Guinness World Record
Build a newspaper tower
With over 4,000 records you can probably break at
least one.
Walmart bingo
This is also not an advertisement for The Universe.
Change the oil, put air in the tires, jump start the
engine, etc.
I swear, we're not trying to promote The Universe.
Mary Poppins
unvr.se/wbingo
Grab an umbrellla, broom or chimney sweep, dance,
talk in horrible British accents.
Idaho
Pet Store
Eat potatoes, sculpt potatoes, play hot potato,
admire the Gem State.
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Be informed about what’s happening in your
neighborhood.
Create modern art, spray paint street art on
cardboard with stencils. Try to sell it.
Wear a sweater, listen to ’50s music, watch birds, yell
at kids, go to Chuck-a-Rama, get home by 7 p.m.
Rejected
Pickup Lines
• Are you Google?
Because I’ve just
found what I’ve been
searching for.
• I want our love to be
like pi, irrational and
never ending.
Rejected Date Ideas
Play music together on a street corner and see how
much money you get. Good for the musically inclined.
PHOTO BY ELLIOTT MILLER
Go to a pet store and watch the animals. It’s like a
zoo, but free.
• Did you have
Lucky Charms for
breakfast? Because
you look magically
delicious!
• Do you have any
raisins? No? How
about a date?
• Let’s make like a
fabric softener and
snuggle!
• Your hand looks
heavy. Let me hold it
for you.
• Can I borrow your
cell phone? I need to
call animal control,
because I just saw
a fox!
• I just got off my
mission, and I’m
looking for my next
companion.
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